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Samoiloff Family History

Samoiloff 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: Stoloff, Sokoloff, Soloff, Orloff, Davidoff, Saathoff, Kozloff

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Where is the Samoiloff family from?

You can see how Samoiloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samoiloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samoiloff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Samoiloff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samoiloff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Samoiloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samoiloff 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Samoiloff. 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 20 military records available for the last name Samoiloff. For the veterans among your Samoiloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samoiloff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Samoiloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Samoiloff in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samoiloff 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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