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Samuelsohn Family History

Samuelsohn Name 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: Samuelson, Samelson, Samuelsen, Samuelian, Samuels, Samson, Samuel

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Where is the Samuelsohn family from?

You can see how Samuelsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samuelsohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samuelsohn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samuelsohn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Samuelsohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samuelsohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samuelsohn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Samuelsohn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Samuelsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samuelsohn 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Samuelsohn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Samuelsohn. For the veterans among your Samuelsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samuelsohn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1988, in the United States, Samuelsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Samuelsohn in 1959 was 59, and 73 in 1988.

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