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Samuelian Family History

Samuelian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Samuel a western Armenian variant of Samvel.

This form of the surname is found mainly in the US (and also in Lebanon and France); in Armenia it is spelled Samvelyan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Samuelian family from?

You can see how Samuelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samuelian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Samuelian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Samuelian families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Samuelian's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Samuelian families in 1911.
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What did your Samuelian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samuelian. 20% of Samuelian men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Samuelian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Samuelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samuelian 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Samuelian. 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 200 military records available for the last name Samuelian. For the veterans among your Samuelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samuelian lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Samuelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Samuelian in 1955 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samuelian 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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