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Samels Family History

Samels 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: Sames, Samel, Samuels, James, Sales, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Samuel

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Where is the Samels family from?

You can see how Samels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Samels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Samels families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samels's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Samels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samels 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 Samels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samels. 36% of Samels men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Samels women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Manager
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Samels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samels 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Samels. 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 136 military records available for the last name Samels. For the veterans among your Samels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Samels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Samels in 1963 was 46, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samels 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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