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Sammelson Family History

Sammelson 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: Samuelson, Samelson, Samuelsen, Summerson, Samson, Melson, Sampson

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Where is the Sammelson family from?

You can see how Sammelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sammelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Sammelson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sammelson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sammelson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Sammelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammelson 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Sammelson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sammelson. For the veterans among your Sammelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Sammelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sammelson in 1967 was 96, and 74 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sammelson 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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