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Sambol Family History

Sambol Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): possibly a variant of Sambor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sambol family from?

You can see how Sambol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sambol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sambol families living in Durham. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sambol's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sambol families in 1891.
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What did your Sambol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sambol. 20% of Sambol men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sambol women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sambol were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Sambol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Sambol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambol 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Sambol. 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 181 military records available for the last name Sambol. For the veterans among your Sambol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sambol lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sambol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sambol in 1957 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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