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Saplis Family History

Saplis 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: Salis, Sallis, Sales, Solis, Allis, Salas, Malis, Salim, Fallis

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Where is the Saplis family from?

You can see how Saplis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saplis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Saplis families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Saplis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Saplis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saplis 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 66 census records available for the last name Saplis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saplis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Saplis. 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 52 military records available for the last name Saplis. For the veterans among your Saplis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saplis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Saplis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Saplis in 1966 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saplis 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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