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Sappers Family History

Sappers 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, Sapper, Napper, Salters, Samperi, Tapper, Capers, Samper

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Where is the Sappers family from?

You can see how Sappers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sappers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sappers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sappers families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sappers's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sappers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sappers 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 72 census records available for the last name Sappers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sappers 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sappers. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sappers. For the veterans among your Sappers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sappers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Sappers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sappers in 1973 was 78, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sappers 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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