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Samwells Family History

Samwells Surname Meaning

see Samuels.

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


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Where is the Samwells family from?

You can see how Samwells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samwells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Samwells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Samwells families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Samwells's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Samwells families in 1891.
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What did your Samwells ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Samwells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Samwells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samwells 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Samwells. 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 25 military records available for the last name Samwells. For the veterans among your Samwells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samwells lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Samwells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Samwells in 1990 was 91, and 95 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samwells 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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