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Saph Family History

Saph 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: Sapp, Saah, Saul, Papa, Cap, Sala, Sada, Sang, Bach, Say

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Where is the Saph family from?

You can see how Saph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saph family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Saph families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Saph's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saph families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saph 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 Saph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saph. 100% of Saph men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Saph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saph 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Saph. 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 73 military records available for the last name Saph. For the veterans among your Saph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saph lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Saph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Saph in 1960 was 58, and 45 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saph 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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