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Samelson Family History

Samelson Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Samuel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Samelson family from?

You can see how Samelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Samelson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Samelson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Samelson families in 1891.
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What did your Samelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Samelson. 100% of Samelson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Samelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samelson 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Samelson. 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 288 military records available for the last name Samelson. For the veterans among your Samelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samelson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Samelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Samelson in 1958 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samelson 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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