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Samenson Family History

Samenson 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: Samelson, Simenson, Samson, Stenson, Sampson, Sorenson, Steenson

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Where is the Samenson family from?

You can see how Samenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Samenson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Samenson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Samenson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Samenson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Samenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samenson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Samenson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Samenson. For the veterans among your Samenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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