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Sapiens Family History

Sapiens 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: Sapien, Spies, Zapien, Salins, Sapienza, Spiers, Saelens, Sabins

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Where is the Sapiens family from?

You can see how Sapiens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapiens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sapiens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sapiens families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sapiens's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sapiens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapiens 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 59 census records available for the last name Sapiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapiens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sapiens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sapiens. For the veterans among your Sapiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapiens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sapiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sapiens in 1971 was 46, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapiens 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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