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Sammann Name Meaning

North German: shortened form of Sandmann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hammann, Ammann, Dammann, Kammann, Salman, Karmann, Sackmann, Haumann

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Where is the Sammann family from?

You can see how Sammann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sammann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Sammann families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sammann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sammann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sammann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sammann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sammann. 100% of Sammann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Sammann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammann 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Sammann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Sammann. For the veterans among your Sammann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sammann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sammann in 1960 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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