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Sappi Family History

Sappi 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: Sapp, Seppi, Nappi, Saeki, Happe, Rapp, Napp, Sakai, Apps, Salvi

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Where is the Sappi family from?

You can see how Sappi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sappi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sappi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sappi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sappi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sappi 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 Sappi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sappi. 100% of Sappi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Sappi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sappi 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sappi. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sappi. For the veterans among your Sappi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sappi lifespan?

Average Sappi life expectancy in 1965 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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