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Samohel Family History

Samohel 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: Samuel, Samel, Samsel, Sampsel, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Savoie, Savel

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Where is the Samohel family from?

You can see how Samohel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samohel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samohel families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Samohel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samohel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samohel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samohel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Samohel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samohel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Samohel. 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 Samohel. For the veterans among your Samohel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samohel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Samohel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Samohel in 1972 was 80, and 87 in 1991.

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