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Samplak Family History

Samplak 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: Salak, Sample, Samples, Smolak, Sampley, Sala, Kaplan, Sama, Salas

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Samplak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samplak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Samplak. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Samplak. For the veterans among your Samplak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samplak lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Samplak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Samplak in 1984 was 57, and 72 in 2001.

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