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Samlan Family History

Samlan 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: Sablan, Samaan, Damian, Sala, Kaplan, Samson, Safran, Balan, Sama

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Where is the Samlan family from?

You can see how Samlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Samlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Samlan family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Samlan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Samlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samlan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Samlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samlan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Samlan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Samlan. For the veterans among your Samlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samlan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Samlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Samlan in 1981 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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