Samelak Family History

Samelak 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: Salak, Salmela, Savela, Selak, Smetak, Smolak, Samel, Samek, Sala, Hamel

193	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
72	Military Records
40	Immigration Records
56	Census and Voter Lists
93	Member Trees

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Where is the Samelak family from?

You can see how Samelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samelak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samelak families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Samelak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samelak families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samelak 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 Samelak family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 56 census records available for the last name Samelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samelak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Samelak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 72 military records available for the last name Samelak. For the veterans among your Samelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samelak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Samelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Samelak in 1965 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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Samelak Surname Meaning

Where is the Samelak family from?

What Samelak family records will you find?

What is the average Samelak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Samelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Samelak in 1965 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

Samelak Family History

Samelak Surname Meaning

454 record(s) for Samelak

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Where is the Samelak family from?

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Census Record

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What is the average Samelak lifespan?

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Samelak Surname Meaning

454 record(s) for Samelak

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Where is the Samelak family from?

What Samelak family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Samelak family history

What is the average Samelak lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Samelak family tree

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