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Sampker Family History

Sampker 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: Samper, Semper, Samperi, Dampier, Hamper, Camper, Sapper, Sample

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Where is the Sampker family from?

You can see how Sampker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sampker family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sampker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sampker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Sampker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sampker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sampker. For the veterans among your Sampker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sampker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sampker

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