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Sapsell Family History

Sapsell 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: Sampsell, Mansell, Ramsell, Lasell, Ansell, Saffell, Hassell, Vassell

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Where is the Sapsell family from?

You can see how Sapsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sapsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Sapsell families living in Kent. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sapsell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sapsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapsell 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 138 census records available for the last name Sapsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapsell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sapsell. 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 Sapsell. For the veterans among your Sapsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapsell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapsell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sapsell

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