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Sansom Family History

Sansom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Samson.

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


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Where is the Sansom family from?

You can see how Sansom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sansom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sansom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 303 Sansom families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Sansom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sansom families in 1891.
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What did your Sansom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sansom. 15% of Sansom men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Sansom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sansom were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Sansom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56,000 census records available for the last name Sansom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sansom 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sansom. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Sansom. For the veterans among your Sansom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sansom lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sansom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sansom in 1948 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sansom 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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