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Sarpy Name Meaning

French: derivative of Old French sarpe ‘scythe sickle’ (see Serpe ). This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karp, Scarpa, Spray, Arey, Starry, Harty, Sarah, Sari, Saxby, Sarro

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Where is the Sarpy family from?

You can see how Sarpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarpy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarpy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Sarpy families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sarpy's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sarpy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarpy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarpy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarpy. 50% of Sarpy men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Sarpy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarpy were Janitor and Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Servant
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarpy 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Sarpy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 161 military records available for the last name Sarpy. For the veterans among your Sarpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarpy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sarpy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sarpy in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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