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Samiels Family History

Samiels 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: Samuels, Samuel, Hamiel, Sames, Daniels, Samis, Samel, Amiel, Shiels

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Where is the Samiels family from?

You can see how Samiels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samiels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samiels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Samiels families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Samiels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samiels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Samiels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samiels 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Samiels. 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 17 military records available for the last name Samiels. For the veterans among your Samiels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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