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Samford Family History

Samford Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Sandford.

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


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Where is the Samford family from?

You can see how Samford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Samford families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Samford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Samford families in 1891.
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What did your Samford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Samford. 89% of Samford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Samford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samford 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Samford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Samford. For the veterans among your Samford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samford lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Samford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Samford in 1943 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samford 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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