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Sapowitz Family History

Sapowitz 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: Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Sakowicz, Janowitz, Saporito, Spitz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Sapowitz family from?

You can see how Sapowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sapowitz family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sapowitz's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sapowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapowitz 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 89 census records available for the last name Sapowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapowitz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sapowitz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sapowitz. For the veterans among your Sapowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapowitz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Sapowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sapowitz in 1976 was 91, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapowitz 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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