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Saphier Family History

Saphier Name 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: Spier, Napier, Schier, Shier, Sapien, Sapper, Rapier, Papier, Sacher

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Where is the Saphier family from?

You can see how Saphier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saphier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saphier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Saphier families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Saphier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Saphier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saphier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saphier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saphier. 56% of Saphier men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Saphier women worked as a Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Broker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Saphier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Saphier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saphier 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Saphier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Saphier. For the veterans among your Saphier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saphier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saphier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Saphier in 1963 was 84, and 45 in 2004.

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