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Sappe Family History

Sappe Surname Meaning

see Sapp.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sappe family from?

You can see how Sappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sappe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sappe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sappe families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sappe's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sappe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sappe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sappe. 30% of Sappe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sappe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sappe were Mechanic and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sappe 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Sappe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 477 military records available for the last name Sappe. For the veterans among your Sappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sappe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Sappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sappe in 1955 was 64, and 77 in 2002.

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