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Samuell Family History

Samuell Surname Meaning

see Samuel.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Samuell family from?

You can see how Samuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samuell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samuell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Samuell families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Samuell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Samuell families in 1891.
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What did your Samuell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draughtsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Samuell. 60% of Samuell men worked as a Draughtsman and 88% of Samuell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samuell were Colliery Screen Hand and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Draughtsman
    60%
  • Colliery Screen Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Samuell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Samuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samuell 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Samuell. 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 326 military records available for the last name Samuell. For the veterans among your Samuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samuell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Samuell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Samuell in 1959 was 63, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samuell 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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