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Samelko Family History

Samelko 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: Smelko, Camelio, Amelio, Pavelko, Samelson, Salko, Melko, Samel

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Where is the Samelko family from?

You can see how Samelko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samelko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samelko family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Samelko's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Samelko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samelko 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 Samelko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samelko. 100% of Samelko men worked as a Miner and 100% of Samelko women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Samelko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Samelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samelko 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Samelko. 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 49 military records available for the last name Samelko. For the veterans among your Samelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samelko lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Samelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Samelko in 1979 was 46, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samelko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samelko 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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