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Samulsen Family History

Samulsen 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: Samuelsen, Samuelson, Smullen, Samelson, Paulsen, Samson, Mullen

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Where is the Samulsen family from?

You can see how Samulsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samulsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Samulsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samulsen families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samulsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Samulsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samulsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Samulsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samulsen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Samulsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Samulsen. For the veterans among your Samulsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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