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Samel Family History

Samel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Samuel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Samel family from?

You can see how Samel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Samel families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Samel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Samel families in 1891.
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What did your Samel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samel. 33% of Samel men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Samel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samel were Farmer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Samel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Samel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samel 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Samel. 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 291 military records available for the last name Samel. For the veterans among your Samel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Samel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Samel in 1946 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samel 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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