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Sampe Family History

Sampe Surname Meaning

from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Samson (see Sampson).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sampe family from?

You can see how Sampe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sampe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Sampe families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampe's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Sampe families in 1851.
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What did your Sampe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sampe. 100% of Sampe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Sampe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampe 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sampe. 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 127 military records available for the last name Sampe. For the veterans among your Sampe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sampe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sampe in 1965 was 56, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sampe 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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