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Sampey Family History

Sampey Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Leicestershire): possibly a variant of Simper .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sumey, Saley, Sames, Sawdey, Summey, Lampley, Sankey, Semper, Ramsey

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Where is the Sampey family from?

You can see how Sampey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sampey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sampey families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sampey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sampey families in 1911.
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What did your Sampey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sampey. 40% of Sampey men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Sampey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sampey were New Worker and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sampey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampey 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Sampey. 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 299 military records available for the last name Sampey. For the veterans among your Sampey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sampey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sampey in 1954 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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