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Samelson Family History

Samelson Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Samuelson, Abelson, Samson, Samuelsen, Engelson, Simerson, Melson

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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 1911 there were 11 Samelson families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Samelson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Samelson families in 1911.
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What did your Samelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samelson. 25% of Samelson men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Samelson women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samelson were Manager 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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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 Canada, 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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