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Samella Family History

Samella 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: Ramella, Sabella, Stella, Vanella, Savelli, Sella, Patella, Abella

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Where is the Samella family from?

You can see how Samella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samella family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samella's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Samella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samella 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 Samella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samella. 100% of Samella men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Samella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Samella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samella 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Samella. 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 48 military records available for the last name Samella. For the veterans among your Samella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samella lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Samella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samella in 1970 was 46, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samella 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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