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Sampsill Family History

Sampsill 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: Sampsell, Sampsel, Hamill, Campbell, Ramsell, Sampson, Sampaio

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Where is the Sampsill family from?

You can see how Sampsill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampsill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sampsill families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sampsill's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sampsill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampsill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampsill ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Sampsill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampsill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sampsill. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sampsill. For the veterans among your Sampsill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampsill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Sampsill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sampsill in 1964 was 58, and 68 in 1999.

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