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Sapirstein Family History

Sapirstein 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: Saperstein, Kirstein, Alperstein, Einstein, Feuerstein, Hartstein

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Where is the Sapirstein family from?

You can see how Sapirstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapirstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sapirstein families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Sapirstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sapirstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapirstein 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 Sapirstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sapirstein. 60% of Sapirstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Printing
    40%

What Sapirstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Sapirstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapirstein 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Sapirstein. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sapirstein. For the veterans among your Sapirstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapirstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Sapirstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sapirstein in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapirstein 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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