Origins of the Sam surname
About the Sams
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Interesting facts about Sam
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Sams most likely to marry?
What are the most common Sam first names?
John
Ah
Mary
Maria
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Common jobs for Sams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Sams in 1921
Daur
4
House Servant
4
Housemaid
3
Distiller
2
Errand Girl
2
Commmon male occupations for Sams in 1921
Farm Hands
8
Yeoman
7
Fireman
6
Tinsmiths
6
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
