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Sampa Family History

Sampa 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: Sama, Campa, Lampa, Samsa, Samra, Samp, Kampa, Papa, Sala, Sada

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Where is the Sampa family from?

You can see how Sampa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sampa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sampa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sampa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sampa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sampa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sampa. 100% of Sampa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sampa women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sampa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sampa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampa 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sampa. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sampa. For the veterans among your Sampa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sampa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sampa in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sampa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sampa 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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