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Saper Family History

Saper Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sapir. English: variant of Soper.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Saper family from?

You can see how Saper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Saper families living in Devon. This was about 18% of all the recorded Saper's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Saper families in 1891.
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What did your Saper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saper. 83% of Saper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    18%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Saper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saper 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Saper. 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 375 military records available for the last name Saper. For the veterans among your Saper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Saper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saper in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saper 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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