This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Samalt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Samalt Family History

Samalt 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: Sama, Kamal, Sabat, Savant, Samad, Smart, Saal, Small, Sabala, Sakal

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Samalt family from?

You can see how Samalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samalt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samalt family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Samalt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Samalt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Samalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Samalt. 100% of Samalt men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Samalt | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Samalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Samalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samalt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Samalt

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Samalt. 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.

View all Samalt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Samalt. For the veterans among your Samalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Samalt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Samalt family history

Discover More

What is the average Samalt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samalt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samalt

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Samalt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial