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Saphia Family History

Saphia 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: Sapia, Salvia, Capria, Tapia, Sacha, Zappia, Mathia, Saha, Saia

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Where is the Saphia family from?

You can see how Saphia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saphia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Saphia families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Saphia families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saphia's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Saphia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saphia 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 46 census records available for the last name Saphia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saphia 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Saphia. 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 5 military records available for the last name Saphia. For the veterans among your Saphia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saphia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Saphia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saphia in 1978 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saphia 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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