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Samaklis Family History

Samaklis Name 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: Stamatis, Malis, Sasaki, Tamaki, Samarin, Makris, Salis, Sallis

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Samaklis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samaklis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Samaklis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Samaklis. For the veterans among your Samaklis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samaklis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Samaklis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Samaklis in 1970 was 72, and 83 in 1998.

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