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Samden Family History

Samden Name 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: Sanden, Camden, Hayden, Samson, Harden, Carden, Kampen, Mammen

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Where is the Samden family from?

You can see how Samden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Samden families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Samden's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Samden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Samden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Samden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samden 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Samden. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Samden. For the veterans among your Samden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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