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Samale Family History

Samale 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: Sample, Smale, Sale, Savage, Ramage, Sama, Kamal, Yamane, Casale

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Where is the Samale family from?

You can see how Samale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samale families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Samale's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Samale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samale 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Samale. 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 18 military records available for the last name Samale. For the veterans among your Samale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samale lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Samale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Samale in 1971 was 64, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samale 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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