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Samsonoff Family History

Samsonoff 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: Samson, Sarnoff, Antonoff, Aronoff, Sampson, Stoloff, Ramson

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Where is the Samsonoff family from?

You can see how Samsonoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsonoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samsonoff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Samsonoff families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Samsonoff's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Samsonoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsonoff 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 Samsonoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Samsonoff. 100% of Samsonoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Samsonoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Samsonoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsonoff 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Samsonoff. 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 Samsonoff. For the veterans among your Samsonoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsonoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Samsonoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Samsonoff in 1968 was 76, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsonoff 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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