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Sameon Family History

Sameon 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: Samson, Simeon, Sammon, Simon, Salmon, Kamen, Damon, Sampson, Ramson

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Where is the Sameon family from?

You can see how Sameon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sameon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sameon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Sameon families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sameon's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Sameon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Sameon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sameon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sameon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sameon. For the veterans among your Sameon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sameon lifespan?

Average Sameon life expectancy in 1999 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sameon 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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