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Sappey Family History

Sappey 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: Sapper, Slappey, Sampey, Happe, Kappel, Appel, Napper, Sankey, Tapper

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sappey 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 339 census records available for the last name Sappey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sappey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sappey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sappey. For the veterans among your Sappey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sappey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Sappey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sappey in 1980 was 90, and 94 in 2000.

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