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Sampalek Family History

Sampalek Name 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: Sample, Samples, Smialek, Sampley, Malek, Samper, Gambale, Sampaio

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Where is the Sampalek family from?

You can see how Sampalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sampalek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampalek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sampalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampalek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sampalek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Sampalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampalek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sampalek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sampalek. For the veterans among your Sampalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampalek lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Sampalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sampalek in 1994 was 74, and 86 in 1999.

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