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Saphire Family History

Saphire 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: Spire, Shire, Sathre, Sapir, Sapiro, Squire, Savoie, Hampshire, Shore

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Where is the Saphire family from?

You can see how Saphire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saphire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saphire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Saphire family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Saphire's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Saphire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saphire 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 Saphire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saphire. 50% of Saphire men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Saphire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Saphire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saphire 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Saphire. 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 16 military records available for the last name Saphire. For the veterans among your Saphire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saphire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Saphire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saphire in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saphire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saphire 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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