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Sampler Family History

Sampler 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: Samper, Sample, Simpler, Wampler, Samples, Sampley, Sandler, Kapler

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Where is the Sampler family from?

You can see how Sampler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sampler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sampler families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Sampler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sampler families in 1911.
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What did your Sampler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sampler. 32% of Sampler men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Sampler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sampler were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sampler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampler 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Sampler. 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 532 military records available for the last name Sampler. For the veterans among your Sampler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sampler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sampler in 1957 was 44, and 24 in 2004.

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