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Sammeli Family History

Sammeli 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, Samperi, Scammell, Gammel, Rammel, Hammel, Salmela, Semmel

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Where is the Sammeli family from?

You can see how Sammeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammeli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sammeli family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sammeli's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sammeli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sammeli 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 71 census records available for the last name Sammeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammeli 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sammeli. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sammeli. For the veterans among your Sammeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammeli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sammeli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sammeli in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sammeli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sammeli 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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