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Sapinski Family History

Sapinski 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: Lapinski, Gapinski, Supinski, Kaminski, Babinski, Kalinski, Lipinski

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Where is the Sapinski family from?

You can see how Sapinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sapinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sapinski family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sapinski's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sapinski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sapinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapinski. 56% of Sapinski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sapinski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sapinski were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    56%
  • Farm Work
    8%
  • Timekeeper
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Sapinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Sapinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapinski 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Sapinski. 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 89 military records available for the last name Sapinski. For the veterans among your Sapinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapinski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sapinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sapinski in 1964 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapinski 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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