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Samba Family History

Samba Surname Meaning

African (mainly Congo): unexplained.

West African (mainly Mauritania): Fulani name derived from the name Thiamaba borne by their mythical ancestor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Samba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samba family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samba's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Samba families in 1920.
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There are 145 census records available for the last name Samba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samba 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

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There are 113 military records available for the last name Samba. For the veterans among your Samba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samba lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Samba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Samba in 1968 was 64, and 41 in 2002.

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