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Samlin Family History

Samlin 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: Hamlin, Sahlin, Salin, Gamlin, Camlin, Sumlin, Amlin, Karlin, Sabin

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Where is the Samlin family from?

You can see how Samlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Samlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Samlin families living in Essex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Samlin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Samlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samlin 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 Samlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samlin. 63% of Samlin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Samlin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samlin were Coal Loader and Housekeeper.

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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
    63%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Coal Loader
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Samlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Samlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samlin 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Samlin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Samlin. For the veterans among your Samlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samlin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Samlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Samlin in 1960 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samlin 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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