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Samolewski Family History

Samolewski 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: Smolenski, Sobolewski, Sadowski, Zalewski, Szablewski, Sadlowski

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Where is the Samolewski family from?

You can see how Samolewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samolewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samolewski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Samolewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Samolewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samolewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Samolewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samolewski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Samolewski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Samolewski. For the veterans among your Samolewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samolewski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Samolewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Samolewski in 1972 was 43, and 71 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samolewski 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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