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Sapshire Family History

Sapshire 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: Hampshire, Abshire, Lopshire, Lampshire, Spire, Bashore, Cheshire

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Where is the Sapshire family from?

You can see how Sapshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapshire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sapshire family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sapshire's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sapshire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapshire 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 49 census records available for the last name Sapshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapshire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sapshire. 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 Sapshire. For the veterans among your Sapshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sapshire

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