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Saumer Family History

Saumer 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: Sauter, Sauser, Baumer, Sauber, Sauer, Laumer, Gaumer, Saurer, Saucer

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Where is the Saumer family from?

You can see how Saumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saumer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saumer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Saumer families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Saumer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saumer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saumer 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 Saumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saumer. 46% of Saumer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Saumer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saumer were Farmer and Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Saumer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Saumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saumer 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Saumer. 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 127 military records available for the last name Saumer. For the veterans among your Saumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saumer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Saumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saumer in 1962 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saumer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saumer 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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