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Samsin Family History

Samsin Surname Meaning

see Sampson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Samsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Samsin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Samsin family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Samsin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Samsin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Samsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Samsin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Samsin. For the veterans among your Samsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsin lifespan?

Average Samsin life expectancy in 1998 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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