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Sappas Family History

Sappas 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: Kappas, Pappas, Apps, Salas, Papas, Savas, Pappa, Pappan, Cappa

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Where is the Sappas family from?

You can see how Sappas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sappas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sappas family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sappas's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Sappas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sappas 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 24 census records available for the last name Sappas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sappas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sappas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sappas. For the veterans among your Sappas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sappas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Sappas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sappas in 1963 was 71, and 65 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sappas 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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