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Sahmel Family History

Sahmel 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: Samel, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Samuel, Savel, Sandel, Ramel, Sawvel

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Where is the Sahmel family from?

You can see how Sahmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahmel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sahmel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahmel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sahmel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Sahmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahmel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sahmel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sahmel. For the veterans among your Sahmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahmel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sahmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sahmel in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahmel 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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