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Sambes Family History

Sambes 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: Sames, James, Sales, Kamber, Samuel, Ames, Amber, Samper, Salles

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Where is the Sambes family from?

You can see how Sambes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sambes family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sambes's in USA. California had the highest population of Sambes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sambes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Sambes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sambes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sambes. For the veterans among your Sambes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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