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Sambertson Family History

Sambertson 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: Lambertson, Humbertson, Lamberton, Albertson, Amberson, Lambertsen

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Where is the Sambertson family from?

You can see how Sambertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambertson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Sambertson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Sambertson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sambertson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sambertson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Sambertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambertson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sambertson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sambertson. For the veterans among your Sambertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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