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Samuelsson Family History

Samuelsson 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, Musson

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Where is the Samuelsson family from?

You can see how Samuelsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samuelsson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Samuelsson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Samuelsson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Samuelsson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samuelsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samuelsson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Samuelsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samuelsson 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Samuelsson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Samuelsson. For the veterans among your Samuelsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samuelsson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Samuelsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Samuelsson in 1974 was 87, and 96 in 2004.

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