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Sampanes Family History

Sampanes 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: Samples, Tapanes, Yamane, Samper, Campana, Campano, Spanos, Sampaio

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampanes 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 Sampanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sampanes. 100% of Sampanes men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Sampanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampanes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sampanes. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sampanes. For the veterans among your Sampanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampanes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Sampanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sampanes in 1966 was 69, and 71 in 1996.

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