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Sapan Family History

Sapan 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: Span, Sagan, Lapan, Supan, Saban, Saran, Capan, Pan, Shan, Papa

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Where is the Sapan family from?

You can see how Sapan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sapan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Sapan families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sapan's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Sapan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapan 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 Sapan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapan. 29% of Sapan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sapan women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sapan were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Sapan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Sapan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapan 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Sapan. 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 55 military records available for the last name Sapan. For the veterans among your Sapan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sapan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sapan in 1968 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sapan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapan 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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