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Sampleton Family History

Sampleton 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: Templeton, Stapleton, Hambleton, Appleton, Hampton, Hamilton

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Where is the Sampleton family from?

You can see how Sampleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampleton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sampleton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sampleton family living in Florida. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sampleton's in USA. Florida and 2 other states had the highest population of Sampleton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampleton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Sampleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampleton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sampleton. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sampleton. For the veterans among your Sampleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampleton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Sampleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sampleton in 1968 was 79, and 76 in 1998.

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