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Sampas Family History

Sampas 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: Sama, Damas, Salas, Papas, Savas, Samper, Samad, Camps, Campa

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Where is the Sampas family from?

You can see how Sampas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sampas families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sampas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Sampas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampas 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sampas. 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 234 military records available for the last name Sampas. For the veterans among your Sampas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Sampas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sampas in 1974 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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