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Sampedro Family History

Sampedro Surname Meaning

Galician, Spanish, and Portuguese are languages that share a common heritage and cultural significance in the regions where they are spoken.

The term 'habitational name' refers to a name derived from specific places, often linked to geographic or cultural landmarks.

In this case, the name originates from various locations, particularly in Galicia, which is an area in northwest Spain.

These places are notably named for their local churches or shrines dedicated to Saint Peter, an important figure in Christianity.

This connection highlights the influence of religious history on place names, as seen in the comparison to San Pedro, which translates to Saint Peter in Spanish.

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

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You can see how Sampedro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampedro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sampedro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sampedro family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampedro's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sampedro families in 1911.

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There are 487 census records available for the last name Sampedro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampedro 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 53 military records available for the last name Sampedro. For the veterans among your Sampedro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampedro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sampedro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sampedro in 1957 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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