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Sameloff Family History

Sameloff 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: Sieloff, Stoloff, Medoff, Nemeroff, Saathoff, Angeloff, Harloff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sameloff 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 Sameloff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sameloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sameloff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sameloff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sameloff. For the veterans among your Sameloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sameloff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Sameloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sameloff in 1974 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

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