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Samperton Family History

Samperton 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: Summerton, Lamberton, Caperton, Alderton, Hampton, Allerton, Rampton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samperton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samperton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Samperton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samperton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Samperton. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Samperton. For the veterans among your Samperton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samperton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Samperton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Samperton in 1968 was 68, and 80 in 2001.

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