Sample Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Sample Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Sample family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 88
Coal Miner 12
Saddler 8
Domestic Servant 7
Blacksmith 4
Mason 4
Joiner 4
General Servant Domestic 3
Annuitant 3
Saddlers Wife 3
Farmers Son 3
House Keeper 3
Servant 3
Ruffer 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Labourer 3
Clog Maker 3
Saddlers Daughter 3
Boiler Maker 2
Clerk 2
Dress Maker 2
General Servant 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Boot & Master 2
Farmer 2

Sample Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Sample 100% 3,818
2 Semple 83% 1,699
3 Simple 83% 560
4 Simpole 71% 396

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The surname Sample is the most popular version of all its varients

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