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Samberton Family History

Samberton 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: Lamberton, Summerton, Amberson, Pemberton, Emberton, Lambertson

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Where is the Samberton family from?

You can see how Samberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samberton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Samberton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Samberton families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Samberton's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Samberton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Samberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samberton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Samberton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Samberton. For the veterans among your Samberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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