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Samplen Family History

Samplen Surname 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: Sample, Samples, Sampley, Kampen, Sampson, Campen, Samper, Sapien

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Where is the Samplen family from?

You can see how Samplen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samplen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samplen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Samplen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Samplen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Samplen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samplen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Samplen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samplen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Samplen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Samplen. For the veterans among your Samplen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samplen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Samplen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Samplen in 1976 was 79, and 72 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samplen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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