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Samphier Family History

Samphier Surname Meaning

see Samphire.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Samphier family from?

You can see how Samphier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samphier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Samphier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Samphier families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Samphier's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Samphier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samphier 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 Samphier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Samphier. 90% of Samphier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%

What Samphier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samphier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samphier 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Samphier. 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 168 military records available for the last name Samphier. For the veterans among your Samphier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samphier lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Samphier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Samphier in 1975 was 86, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samphier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samphier 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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