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Samils Family History

Samils 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: Samis, Hamill, Sami, Saile, Salis, Smiles, Sample, Salins, Sivils

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Where is the Samils family from?

You can see how Samils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samils family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Samils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Samils family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samils's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Samils families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samils 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 Samils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samils. 100% of Samils men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Samils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samils 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Samils. 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 5 military records available for the last name Samils. For the veterans among your Samils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samils lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Samils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Samils in 1975 was 88, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samils 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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