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Samalea Family History

Samalea 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: Lamalfa, Sabala, Samayoa, Sample, Ramaley, Samples, Samara, Samaha

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Samalea ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Samalea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samalea 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Samalea. 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 6 military records available for the last name Samalea. For the veterans among your Samalea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samalea lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Samalea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Samalea in 1978 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

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