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Sapia Family History

Sapia Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the feminine form of Sapio.

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


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Where is the Sapia family from?

You can see how Sapia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sapia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sapia family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Sapia's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Sapia families in 1880.
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What did your Sapia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapia. 42% of Sapia men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sapia women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sapia were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Porter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Packer
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

What Sapia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sapia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapia 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Sapia. 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 297 military records available for the last name Sapia. For the veterans among your Sapia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sapia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sapia in 1962 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapia 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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