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Samalin Family History

Samalin 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: Samarin, Saladin, Malin, Sarazin, Hamlin, Gamelin, Camplin, Pamplin

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Where is the Samalin family from?

You can see how Samalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samalin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samalin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Samalin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samalin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samalin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samalin. 100% of Samalin men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Samalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samalin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Samalin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Samalin. For the veterans among your Samalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samalin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Samalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samalin in 1975 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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