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Sampi Family History

Sampi 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: Lampi, Sami, Campi, Samp, Saeki, Kamp, Sama, Sakai, Salvi, Lampe

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Where is the Sampi family from?

You can see how Sampi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sampi family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sampi's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Sampi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sampi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sampi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampi 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sampi. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sampi. For the veterans among your Sampi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampi lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Sampi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sampi in 1982 was 70, and 79 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sampi 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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