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Samme Family History

Samme Surname Meaning

from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Samson (see Sampson). See also Sampe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Samme family from?

You can see how Samme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Samme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Samme families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Samme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Samme families in 1891.
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What did your Samme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Samme. 100% of Samme men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 100% of Samme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samme 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Samme. 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 84 military records available for the last name Samme. For the veterans among your Samme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samme lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Samme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samme in 1970 was 53, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samme 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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