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Samelton Family History

Samelton Surname 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: Samelson, Hazelton, Hamilton, Melton, Skelton, Smeaton, Shelton

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Where is the Samelton family from?

You can see how Samelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samelton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Samelton families living in Alabama. This was about 54% of all the recorded Samelton's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Samelton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Samelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samelton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Samelton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Samelton. For the veterans among your Samelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samelton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Samelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Samelton in 1971 was 82, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samelton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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