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Sampite Family History

Sampite Name 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: Sampath, Sample, Campise, Shampine, Smith, Spire, Savoie, Lampe

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Where is the Sampite family from?

You can see how Sampite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampite family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sampite families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampite's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sampite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampite ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sampite ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sampite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampite 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 Sampite. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Sampite. For the veterans among your Sampite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampite lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sampite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sampite in 1952 was 26, and 67 in 2004.

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