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Samilson Family History

Samilson 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, Samson, Hamilton, Sampson, Samuelson, Jamieson, Jamison

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Where is the Samilson family from?

You can see how Samilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samilson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Samilson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Samilson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Samilson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samilson 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 Samilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samilson. 100% of Samilson men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Samilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Samilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samilson 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Samilson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Samilson. For the veterans among your Samilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samilson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Samilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Samilson in 1968 was 49, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samilson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samilson 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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