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Sampon Family History

Sampon 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: Samson, Sampson, Sammon, Simon, Kampen, Salmon, Simeon, Hampton

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Where is the Sampon family from?

You can see how Sampon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sampon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sampon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sampon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sampon. 30% of Sampon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sampon women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sampon were Engineer and Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sampon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampon 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Sampon. 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 98 military records available for the last name Sampon. For the veterans among your Sampon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sampon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sampon in 1964 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

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