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Saumier Family History

Saumier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Saucier, Saunier, Summer, Baumler, Sauter, Soulier, Samper, Sauser

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Where is the Saumier family from?

You can see how Saumier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saumier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Saumier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 96 Saumier families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Saumier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saumier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saumier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saumier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Saumier. 29% of Saumier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Saumier women worked as an Institutrice.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Teamster
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Saumier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saumier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saumier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 169 immigration records available for the last name Saumier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Saumier. For the veterans among your Saumier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saumier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Saumier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saumier in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saumier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saumier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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