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Sapa Family History

Sapa 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: Papa, Sala, Sada, Apa, Sama, Sawa, Rapa, Sava, Lapa, Sapp

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Where is the Sapa family from?

You can see how Sapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sapa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sapa families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sapa's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sapa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapa 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 did your Sapa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapa. 43% of Sapa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sapa women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Peddler
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Sapa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Sapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapa 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Sapa. 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 194 military records available for the last name Sapa. For the veterans among your Sapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sapa in 1964 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sapa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapa 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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