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Samiell Family History

Samiell 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: Hamill, Samuel, Ramsell, Scammell, Saffell, Sandell, Hamiel, Simrell

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Where is the Samiell family from?

You can see how Samiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samiell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samiell family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Samiell's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Samiell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samiell 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 16 census records available for the last name Samiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samiell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Samiell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Samiell. For the veterans among your Samiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samiell lifespan?

Average Samiell life expectancy in 1988 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samiell 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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