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Samp Family History

Samp Surname Meaning

German: presumably a derivative of Samm.

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


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Where is the Samp family from?

You can see how Samp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Samp families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Samp's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samp families in 1911.
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What did your Samp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samp. 24% of Samp men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Samp women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samp were Janitor and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Typist
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Samp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samp 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Samp. 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 629 military records available for the last name Samp. For the veterans among your Samp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samp lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Samp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Samp in 1944 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samp 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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