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Sampler Family History

Sampler 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: Samper, Sample, Simpler, Wampler, Samples, Sampley, Sandler, Kapler

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Where is the Sampler family from?

You can see how Sampler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sampler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sampler families living in Devon. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sampler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sampler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sampler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sampler. 100% of Sampler 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Sampler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampler 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Sampler. 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 532 military records available for the last name Sampler. For the veterans among your Sampler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sampler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sampler in 1957 was 44, and 24 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sampler 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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