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Samsil Family History

Samsil 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: Samsel, Basil, Samson, Samuel, Amsel, Sami, Vasil, Smail, Samsa

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Where is the Samsil family from?

You can see how Samsil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samsil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Samsil families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Samsil's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Samsil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsil 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 65 census records available for the last name Samsil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsil 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Samsil. 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 38 military records available for the last name Samsil. For the veterans among your Samsil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Samsil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Samsil in 1967 was 47, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsil 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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