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Ah Sam Family History

Ah Sam 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: Ehrsam, Chisam, Ahsan, Ham, Alam, Adam, Assaf, Balsam, Hasan, Ahmad

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Where is the Ah Sam family from?

You can see how Ah Sam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ah Sam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ah Sam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ah Sam families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Ah Sam's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Ah Sam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ah Sam 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 Ah Sam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ah Sam. 100% of Ah Sam men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Ah Sam women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ah Sam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Ah Sam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ah Sam 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Ah Sam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Ah Sam. For the veterans among your Ah Sam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ah Sam lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Ah Sam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ah Sam in 2002 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ah Sam 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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