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Sample Family History

Sample Surname Meaning

English (northeastern): of Norman origin a habitational name from any of numerous places in northern France named Saint-Paul or Saint-Pol

for example in Pas-de-Calais, Nord, and Finistère so called from the dedication of their churches to Saint Paul.

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


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Where is the Sample family from?

You can see how Sample families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sample family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sample families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 148 Sample families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sample's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sample families in 1891.
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What did your Sample ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sample. 35% of Sample men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Sample women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sample were Boot Repairer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    35%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Work
    14%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    9%
  • Boot Repairer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Sample family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Sample. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sample 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sample. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Sample. For the veterans among your Sample ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sample lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sample life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sample in 1941 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sample 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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