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Samblyn Family History

Samblyn 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: Tamblyn, Hambly, Sablan, Hamlyn, Shamblen, Hamblin, Camblin, Gamblin

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Where is the Samblyn family from?

You can see how Samblyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samblyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Samblyn families living in Cornwall. This was about 75% of all the recorded Samblyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Samblyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samblyn 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 39 census records available for the last name Samblyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samblyn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Samblyn. 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 military records available for the last name Samblyn. For the veterans among your Samblyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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