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Samolin Family History

Samolin 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: Smolin, Molin, Hamlin, Gamelin, Samarin, Camplin, Smolen, Pamplin

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Where is the Samolin family from?

You can see how Samolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samolin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samolin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Samolin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samolin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samolin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samolin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Samolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samolin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Samolin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Samolin. For the veterans among your Samolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samolin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Samolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Samolin in 1968 was 87, and 89 in 2001.

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