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Sampara Family History

Sampara 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: Samara, Kamara, Samperi, Samper, Campana, Camara, Sampaio, Sampath

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Where is the Sampara family from?

You can see how Sampara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sampara families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sampara's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sampara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampara ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Sampara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampara 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sampara. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sampara. For the veterans among your Sampara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sampara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sampara in 1966 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

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