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Samoly Family History

Samoly 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: Smola, Amory, Karoly, Hambly, Sample, Smoley, Samora, Sally, Samel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samoly 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 10 census records available for the last name Samoly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samoly 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Samoly. 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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There are 43 military records available for the last name Samoly. For the veterans among your Samoly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samoly lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Samoly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Samoly in 1960 was 42, and 71 in 1998.

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