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Sampei Family History

Sampei 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: Samperi, Samper, Sampey, Kampen, Samuel, Lampe, Semper, Lampi, Sami

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Where is the Sampei family from?

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

What did your Sampei ancestors do for a living?

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

What Sampei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sampei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampei 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sampei. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sampei. For the veterans among your Sampei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampei lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Sampei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sampei in 1970 was 88, and 82 in 1974.

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