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Samele Family History

Samele 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: Sample, Samel, Sale, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Samuel, Savel, Ramel, Abele

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Where is the Samele family from?

You can see how Samele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samele families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Samele families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Samele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Displays was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samele. 50% of Samele men worked as a Displays. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Displays
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Samele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samele 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Samele. 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 39 military records available for the last name Samele. For the veterans among your Samele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samele lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Samele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Samele in 1970 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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