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Sambora Family History

Sambora 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: Sambor, Samora, Cambra, Lamborn, Samford, Santora, Samberg, Lamora

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Where is the Sambora family from?

You can see how Sambora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sambora family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sambora's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Sambora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sambora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sambora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Shirts were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sambora. 100% of Sambora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sambora women worked as a Sewing Shirts.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Shirts
    100%

What Sambora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Sambora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambora 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sambora. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sambora. For the veterans among your Sambora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sambora lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sambora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sambora in 1970 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sambora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sambora ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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