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Sapperstein Family History

Sapperstein 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: Saperstein, Alperstein, Hammerstein, Silberstein, Cooperstein

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Where is the Sapperstein family from?

You can see how Sapperstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapperstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Sapperstein families living in Maryland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sapperstein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sapperstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapperstein 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 Sapperstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sapperstein. 30% of Sapperstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    30%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Tailor
    12%

What Sapperstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Sapperstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapperstein 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Sapperstein. 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 83 military records available for the last name Sapperstein. For the veterans among your Sapperstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapperstein lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Sapperstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sapperstein in 1951 was 29, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sapperstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapperstein 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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