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Sampsel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Samsel .

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


Similar surnames: Sampsell, Samsel, Hampel, Samel, Hambel, Apel, Nansel, Harpel, Rumpel

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Where is the Sampsel family from?

You can see how Sampsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sampsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sampsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sampsel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sampsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sampsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sampsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sampsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sampsel. 32% of Sampsel men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Sampsel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sampsel were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Rig Builder
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    54%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sampsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sampsel 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sampsel. 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 529 military records available for the last name Sampsel. For the veterans among your Sampsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sampsel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sampsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sampsel in 1945 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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