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Samstead Family History

Samstead 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: Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Ramstad, Bumstead, Olmstead, Walstead

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Where is the Samstead family from?

You can see how Samstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samstead family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Samstead families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Samstead families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Samstead's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Samstead families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Samstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samstead 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Samstead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Samstead. For the veterans among your Samstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samstead lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Samstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Samstead in 1974 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samstead 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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