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Samnelson Family History

Samnelson 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: Samuelson, Samelson, Samuelsen, Snelson, Samson, Nelson, Melson

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Where is the Samnelson family from?

You can see how Samnelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samnelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samnelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Samnelson family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samnelson's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Samnelson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Samnelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samnelson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Samnelson. 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 Samnelson. For the veterans among your Samnelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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