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Sappia Family History

Sappia 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: Zappia, Sapia, Salvia, Pappa, Cappa, Sapper, Sapp, Capria, Nappa

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Where is the Sappia family from?

You can see how Sappia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sappia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sappia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sappia families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sappia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sappia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sappia 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 Sappia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sappia 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Sappia. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sappia. For the veterans among your Sappia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sappia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sappia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sappia in 1965 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sappia 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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