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Samplin Family History

Samplin 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: Camplin, Pamplin, Tamplin, Sampson, Hamlin, Caplin, Gamelin, Samarin

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Where is the Samplin family from?

You can see how Samplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Samplin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Samplin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Samplin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samplin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samplin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samplin. 100% of Samplin men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Samplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samplin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Samplin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Samplin. For the veterans among your Samplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samplin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Samplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Samplin in 1966 was 55, and 89 in 2001.

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