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Samla Family History

Samla 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: Sala, Sama, Samsa, Samra, Saul, Sada, Sale, Falla, Scala, Palla

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Where is the Samla family from?

You can see how Samla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Samla families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samla's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Samla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samla 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 Samla ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Samla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Samla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samla 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Samla. 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 14 military records available for the last name Samla. For the veterans among your Samla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Samla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Samla in 1966 was 74, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samla 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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