What is Sam short for?
In old records, Sam is usually short for Samuel. It can also stand for Samson and Samantha. You will find it in American and British records, chiefly 1600s-1900s. The Sam-to-Samuel jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Sam always mean Samuel?+
Not always. Sam most often stands for Samuel, but it also appears for Samson and Samantha. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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