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Sapien Family History

Sapien Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Basque Zapiain (see Zapien).

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


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Where is the Sapien family from?

You can see how Sapien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sapien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sapien family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sapien's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Sapien families in 1891.
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What did your Sapien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapien. 57% of Sapien men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sapien women worked as a None.

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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
    57%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Sapien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sapien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapien 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 899 immigration records available for the last name Sapien. 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 476 military records available for the last name Sapien. For the veterans among your Sapien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapien lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sapien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sapien in 1959 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sapien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapien 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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