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Sampay Family History

Sampay 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: Sampey, Sama, Rampey, Samper, Samad, Campa, Sampaio, Sampath, Sample

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Where is the Sampay family from?

You can see how Sampay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sampay family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampay's in USA. California had the highest population of Sampay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampay 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 Sampay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sampay. 36% of Sampay men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Sampay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Sampay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampay 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sampay. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sampay. For the veterans among your Sampay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sampay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sampay in 1960 was 39, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sampay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sampay 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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