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Sanpier Family History

Sanpier 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: Sandler, Spier, Lanier, Sanger, Sander, Napier, Dampier, Samper

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Where is the Sanpier family from?

You can see how Sanpier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanpier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanpier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sanpier families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sanpier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sanpier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanpier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Sanpier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanpier 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sanpier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sanpier. For the veterans among your Sanpier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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