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Samolis Family History

Samolis 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: Solis, Molis, Salis, Sallis, Smolin, Simonis, Smolik, Salois, Manolis

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Where is the Samolis family from?

You can see how Samolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samolis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Samolis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Samolis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Samolis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Samolis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samolis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samolis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samolis. 55% of Samolis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Samolis women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Samolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samolis 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Samolis. 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 112 military records available for the last name Samolis. For the veterans among your Samolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samolis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Samolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Samolis in 1963 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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