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Sampayo Family History

Sampayo Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: variant of Sampaio.

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


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What did your Sampayo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Sampayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampayo 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Sampayo. 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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There are 52 military records available for the last name Sampayo. For the veterans among your Sampayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampayo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sampayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sampayo in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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