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Sambler Family History

Sambler 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: Ambler, Sandler, Kamber, Gabler, Kamler, Semler, Amber, Stabler

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Where is the Sambler family from?

You can see how Sambler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sambler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sambler family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sambler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sambler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sambler 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 118 census records available for the last name Sambler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sambler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sambler. For the veterans among your Sambler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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