Origins of the Sams surname
About the Samses
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Interesting facts about Sams
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sams surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
What are the most common Sams first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Samses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Samses in 1921
Laundress
32
Dressmaker
30
General Servant Domestic
21
House Servant
18
Living On Own Means
17
Common male occupations for Samses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
94
Farm Hands
44
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
41
Farm Labourer
39
Cabinet Maker
31
