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Samarel Family History

Samarel 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: Samuel, Amaral, Samarin, Saarela, Samaras, Samaroo, Samara, Samel

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Where is the Samarel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samarel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samarel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Presser
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Samarel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samarel 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Samarel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Samarel. For the veterans among your Samarel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samarel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Samarel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Samarel in 1970 was 56, and 88 in 2002.

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