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Samsom Family History

Samsom 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, Sansom, Sampson, Ramson, Sasso, Sambor, Satrom, Samsa, Sarson

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Where is the Samsom family from?

You can see how Samsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Samsom families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Samsom's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samsom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsom 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 Samsom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Samsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Samsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsom 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Samsom. 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 39 military records available for the last name Samsom. For the veterans among your Samsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Samsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Samsom in 1964 was 51, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsom 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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