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Samsen Family History

Samsen 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: Samson, Somsen, Samsel, Kampen, Mammen, Samuel, Ramsden, Kamen

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Where is the Samsen family from?

You can see how Samsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samsen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Samsen families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Samsen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsen 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 Samsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samsen. 40% of Samsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samsen women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Grinder
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Longshoreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Samsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Samsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsen 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Samsen. 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 86 military records available for the last name Samsen. For the veterans among your Samsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Samsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Samsen in 1966 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsen 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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