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Samolyk Family History

Samolyk 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: Smolek, Smolik, Smolak, Smola, Amory, Smock, Karoly, Hambly, Smolar

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Where is the Samolyk family from?

You can see how Samolyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samolyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samolyk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Samolyk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samolyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samolyk 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 did your Samolyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samolyk. 60% of Samolyk men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Craneman
    40%

What Samolyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Samolyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samolyk 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Samolyk. 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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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Samolyk. For the veterans among your Samolyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samolyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Samolyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Samolyk in 1966 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samolyk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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