Samson heads of household in the 1911 census


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For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.

Surname Dictionary

Sampson Quite numerous: Belfast, Limerick, Derry etc. Ir. Samsún. From a Welsh saint or the biblical character. English, 14 cent. Prominent in Limerick 17 cent. SI.
Samsún Sampson: líon beag: Luimneach, Doire & rl. Bhí an sloinne Sasanach le fáil ón 14 céad agus bhí siad chun tosaigh i Luimneach sa 17 céad. B'iad na Briotánaigh a tháinig le Liam Concaire go Sasana a thug an t-ainm seo leo - naomh a bhí faoi ómós sa bhaile.
 

DEDs where Samson and a second surname are found together

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