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Samal Family History

Samal 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: Sama, Kamal, Samad, Saal, Sakal, Jamal, Samel, Saul, Sala, Sada

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Where is the Samal family from?

You can see how Samal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Samal family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samal's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Samal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samal. 55% of Samal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Samal women worked as a Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Attendant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Samal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samal 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Samal. 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 113 military records available for the last name Samal. For the veterans among your Samal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Samal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Samal in 1965 was 72, and 19 in 2003.

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