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Sapinsley Family History

Sapinsley 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: Spensley, Ainsley, Wansley, Insley, Spinale, Ansley, Hansley, Sisley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapinsley 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 27 census records available for the last name Sapinsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapinsley 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sapinsley. 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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There are 39 military records available for the last name Sapinsley. For the veterans among your Sapinsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapinsley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Sapinsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sapinsley in 1975 was 83, and 81 in 2002.

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