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Sanpei Family History

Sanpei Surname 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: Sandel, Sankey, Sanger, Sander, Samperi, Sanden, Sante, Samper, Sane

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Where is the Sanpei family from?

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

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sanpei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanpei 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sanpei. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sanpei. For the veterans among your Sanpei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanpei lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Sanpei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sanpei in 1991 was 90, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanpei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanpei ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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