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Sapson Family History

Sapson 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: Samson, Sampson, Sarson, Rapson, Papson, Sanson, Mapson, Sasson

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Where is the Sapson family from?

You can see how Sapson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sapson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sapson families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sapson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sapson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapson 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 Sapson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sapson. 100% of Sapson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sapson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Sapson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sapson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sapson. For the veterans among your Sapson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sapson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sapson in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sapson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapson 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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