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Sammel Family History

Sammel 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: Samuel, Gammel, Rammel, Hammel, Semmel, Sammet, Samel, Samsel, Summer

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Where is the Sammel family from?

You can see how Sammel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sammel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sammel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sammel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sammel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sammel 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 Sammel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sammel. 28% of Sammel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sammel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sammel were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sammel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sammel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammel 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Sammel. 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 347 military records available for the last name Sammel. For the veterans among your Sammel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Sammel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sammel in 1959 was 54, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sammel 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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