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Sapir Family History

Sapir Surname Meaning

Jewish:: artificial name from Hebrew sapir ‘sapphire’. shortened form of Sapiro.

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


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Where is the Sapir family from?

You can see how Sapir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sapir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sapir families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sapir's in USA. California had the highest population of Sapir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapir 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 Sapir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapir. 31% of Sapir men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sapir women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Gas Attendent
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Sapir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Sapir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapir 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Sapir. 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 101 military records available for the last name Sapir. For the veterans among your Sapir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapir lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sapir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sapir in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sapir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapir 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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