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Samilton Family History

Samilton 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: Hamilton, Milton, Salton, Railton, Sabiston, Samelson, Skilton

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Where is the Samilton family from?

You can see how Samilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samilton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Samilton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Samilton families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Samilton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Samilton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samilton 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 Samilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samilton. 42% of Samilton men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Samilton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samilton were Salesman and Beauty Operator.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    39%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Beauty Operator
    16%

What Samilton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Samilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samilton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Samilton. 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 41 military records available for the last name Samilton. For the veterans among your Samilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samilton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Samilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Samilton in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samilton 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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