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Samolej Family History

Samolej 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: Smolen, Sample, Smoley, Smolek, Samples, Sampley, Mole, Sales, Sale

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Where is the Samolej family from?

You can see how Samolej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samolej family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samolej family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Samolej's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Samolej families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samolej surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samolej ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Samolej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samolej 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Samolej. 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 10 military records available for the last name Samolej. For the veterans among your Samolej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samolej lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Samolej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Samolej in 1969 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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