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Sampaio Family History

Sampaio Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) named Sampaio from the dedication of their churches to Saint Pelagius.

(São Paio in Portuguese and Galician; see Pelayo).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sampaio family from?

You can see how Sampaio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampaio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sampaio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sampaio families living in Dorset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sampaio's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Sampaio families in 1891.
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What did your Sampaio ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Sampaio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampaio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sampaio. 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 95 military records available for the last name Sampaio. For the veterans among your Sampaio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampaio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sampaio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sampaio in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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