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Sapienza Family History

Sapienza Surname Meaning

Italian (southern mainly Sicily): from sapienza ‘wisdom’ (from Latin sapientia) used as a nickname or personal name of good omen.

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


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Where is the Sapienza family from?

You can see how Sapienza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapienza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Sapienza families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sapienza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sapienza families in 1920.
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What did your Sapienza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapienza. 17% of Sapienza men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sapienza women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sapienza were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    17%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sapienza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapienza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sapienza. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sapienza. For the veterans among your Sapienza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapienza lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sapienza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sapienza in 1947 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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