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Sapio Family History

Sapio Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from Old Italian sapio ‘wise’ used as a nickname for a wise man (or for the servant of a wise man) and as a personal name.

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


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Where is the Sapio family from?

You can see how Sapio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sapio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sapio families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sapio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sapio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapio 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 Sapio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapio. 25% of Sapio men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sapio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sapio were Tailor and New Worker.

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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
    25%
  • Longshoreman
    8%
  • Presser
    8%
  • Tailor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Binder Loyer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Sapio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sapio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapio 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Sapio. 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 301 military records available for the last name Sapio. For the veterans among your Sapio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapio lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sapio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sapio in 1951 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapio 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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