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Sampogna Family History

Sampogna 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: Campagna, Samson, Sampson, Sagona, Campana, Lamagna, Spagna, Samora

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Where is the Sampogna family from?

You can see how Sampogna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampogna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sampogna families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampogna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sampogna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampogna 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 Sampogna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Scissors Grinder and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sampogna. 46% of Sampogna men worked as a Scissors Grinder and 100% of Sampogna women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Scissors Grinder
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Grinder
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Sampogna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Sampogna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampogna 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Sampogna. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sampogna. For the veterans among your Sampogna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampogna lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sampogna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sampogna in 1961 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sampogna 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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