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Samill Family History

Samill 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, Mill, Samuel, Still, Sami, Scahill, Sall, Magill, Saville

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Where is the Samill family from?

You can see how Samill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Samill families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Samill's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Samill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samill 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 79 census records available for the last name Samill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Samill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Samill. For the veterans among your Samill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samill 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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