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Sampino Family History

Sampino 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: Rampino, Zampino, Camino, Campano, Sampaio, Bambino, Sandino, Gambino

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Where is the Sampino family from?

You can see how Sampino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sampino family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sampino's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sampino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampino ancestors do for a living?

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

What Sampino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Sampino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampino 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sampino. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sampino. For the veterans among your Sampino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampino lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sampino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sampino in 1966 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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