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Samms Family History

Samms Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Sams.

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


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Where is the Samms family from?

You can see how Samms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Samms families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samms's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Samms families in 1891.
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What did your Samms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Samms. 50% of Samms men worked as a Bricklayer and 94% of Samms women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samms were General Labourer and Dressmaker.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Dressmaker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Samms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samms 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Samms. 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 644 military records available for the last name Samms. For the veterans among your Samms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samms lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Samms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Samms in 1946 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samms 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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