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Samon Family History

Samon 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: Simon, Samson, Salmon, Damon, Amon, Ramon, Saxon, Sanon, Hamon, Gamon

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Where is the Samon family from?

You can see how Samon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Samon families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Samon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Samon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samon 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 Samon ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Samon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samon 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Samon. 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 367 military records available for the last name Samon. For the veterans among your Samon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Samon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Samon in 1965 was 82, and 34 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samon 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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