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Sambeland Family History

Sambeland 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: Wakeland, Handeland, Stangeland, Sandland, Langeland, Haberland

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Where is the Sambeland family from?

You can see how Sambeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambeland family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sambeland families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sambeland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sambeland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Sambeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambeland 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sambeland. 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 Sambeland. For the veterans among your Sambeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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