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Sahms Family History

Sahms 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: Sahm, Samms, Sams, Dahms, Sahs, Sales, Sachs, Rahm, Sas, Sama

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Where is the Sahms family from?

You can see how Sahms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sahms families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sahms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sahms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahms 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 Sahms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Textile Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sahms. 34% of Sahms men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Sahms women worked as a Textile Worker.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Textile Worker
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Textile Worker
    100%

What Sahms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Sahms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahms 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sahms. 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 155 military records available for the last name Sahms. For the veterans among your Sahms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahms lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Sahms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sahms in 1952 was 37, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahms 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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