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Sampanis Family History

Sampanis 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: Sampaio, Manis, Stamatis, Samperi, Campana, Samarin, Campano, Spanos

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Where is the Sampanis family from?

You can see how Sampanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sampanis family living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sampanis's in USA. Indiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Sampanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sampanis. 100% of Sampanis men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Sampanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampanis 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Sampanis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sampanis. For the veterans among your Sampanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampanis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sampanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sampanis in 1959 was 67, and 94 in 2003.

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