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Sapfer Family History

Sapfer 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: Kapfer, Sapper, Saffer, Saper, Safer, Sayer, Kapler, Spier, Kipfer

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Where is the Sapfer family from?

You can see how Sapfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sapfer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sapfer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sapfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapfer 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 10 census records available for the last name Sapfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapfer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sapfer. 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 military records available for the last name Sapfer. For the veterans among your Sapfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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