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Samalo Family History

Samalo 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: Samano, Sama, Amaro, Kamal, Malo, Sabato, Samad, Saal, Small, Amano

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samalo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samalo. 100% of Samalo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Samalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samalo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Samalo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Samalo. For the veterans among your Samalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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