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Sapelson Family History

Sapelson 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: Samelson, Samuelson, Abelson, Adelson, Harelson, Axelson, Snelson

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Where is the Sapelson family from?

You can see how Sapelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sapelson families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sapelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sapelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapelson 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 4 census records available for the last name Sapelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapelson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sapelson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sapelson. For the veterans among your Sapelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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