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Sampley Family History

Sampley Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Sampley family from?

You can see how Sampley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sampley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Sampley families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sampley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sampley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampley 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 Sampley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sampley. 26% of Sampley men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Sampley women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sampley were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    39%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Sampley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sampley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampley 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sampley. 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 839 military records available for the last name Sampley. For the veterans among your Sampley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sampley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sampley in 1954 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sampley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sampley 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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