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Samppala Family History

Samppala 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: Seppala, Zappala, Haapala, Campana, Sabala, Sampaio, Sippola, Sampath

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Where is the Samppala family from?

You can see how Samppala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samppala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samppala family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samppala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Samppala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samppala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Samppala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samppala 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Samppala. 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 58 military records available for the last name Samppala. For the veterans among your Samppala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samppala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Samppala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Samppala in 1967 was 60, and 72 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samppala 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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