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Sappens Family History

Sappens 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: Kappers, Kappen, Sapien, Sapper, Tippens, Tappen, Saelens, Lippens

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Where is the Sappens family from?

You can see how Sappens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sappens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Sappens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sappens families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Sappens's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Sappens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Sappens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sappens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sappens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sappens. For the veterans among your Sappens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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