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Sapers Family History

Sapers 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: Capers, Sayers, Saper, Sagers, Sauers, Sabers, Sayer, Sales, Sager

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Where is the Sapers family from?

You can see how Sapers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sapers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sapers family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sapers's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sapers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapers 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 213 census records available for the last name Sapers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapers 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sapers. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sapers. For the veterans among your Sapers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapers lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Sapers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sapers in 1975 was 83, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapers 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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