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Sapolsky Family History

Sapolsky 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: Zapolski, Polsky, Sadowsky, Yampolsky, Sokolsky, Sadosky, Sadowski

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Where is the Sapolsky family from?

You can see how Sapolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapolsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Sapolsky families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sapolsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sapolsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapolsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sapolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapolsky. 20% of Sapolsky men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Sapolsky women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sapolsky were Dentist and Sales Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Concessionaire
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Dentist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Sales Clerk
    29%
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What Sapolsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Sapolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapolsky 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Sapolsky. 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 79 military records available for the last name Sapolsky. For the veterans among your Sapolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapolsky lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sapolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sapolsky in 1941 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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