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Sampath Family History

Sampath Surname Meaning

Indian (Karnataka): from a personal name based on Sanskrit sampat ‘prosperity wealth’.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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What did your Sampath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sampath. 100% of Sampath women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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There are 47 census records available for the last name Sampath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampath 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

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There are 6 military records available for the last name Sampath. For the veterans among your Sampath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampath lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Sampath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sampath in 1994 was 67, and 63 in 2001.

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