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Samiel Family History

Samiel 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: Samuel, Hamiel, Samel, Amiel, Samsel, Daniel, Hamel, Camel, Kamel

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Where is the Samiel family from?

You can see how Samiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samiel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Samiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Samiel families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Samiel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samiel 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 Samiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samiel. 100% of Samiel 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
    100%

What Samiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Samiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samiel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Samiel. 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 42 military records available for the last name Samiel. For the veterans among your Samiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samiel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Samiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Samiel in 1986 was 50, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samiel 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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