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Samsela Family History

Samsela 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: Samsel, Samuel, Ramsell, Amsel, Saarela, Salmela, Savela, Samsa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsela 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 Samsela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsela 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Samsela. 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 3 military records available for the last name Samsela. For the veterans among your Samsela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsela lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Samsela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Samsela in 1981 was 59, and 22 in 2001.

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