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Samtell Family History

Samtell 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: Sawtell, Santell, Sartell, Hartell, Samuel, Castell, Ramsell, Stell

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Where is the Samtell family from?

You can see how Samtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samtell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samtell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Samtell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Samtell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Samtell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samtell 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 38 census records available for the last name Samtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samtell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Samtell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Samtell. For the veterans among your Samtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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