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Samsons Family History

Samsons 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, Sammons, Samons, Parsons, Simmons, Sampson, Ramson, Sarson

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Where is the Samsons family from?

You can see how Samsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsons family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Samsons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Samsons families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Samsons's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Samsons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsons 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 Samsons ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Samsons. 100% of Samsons 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Samsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsons 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Samsons. 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 9 military records available for the last name Samsons. For the veterans among your Samsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsons lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Samsons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Samsons in 1979 was 74, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsons 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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