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Samelak Family History

Samelak 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, Salmela, Savela, Selak, Smetak, Smolak, Samel, Samek, Sala

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Where is the Samelak family from?

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

What did your Samelak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Samelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samelak 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Samelak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Samelak. For the veterans among your Samelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samelak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Samelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Samelak in 1965 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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