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Sapata Family History

Sapata 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: Salata, Zapata, Sakata, Spata, Arata, Salama, Nagata, Sabat, Sabatka

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Where is the Sapata family from?

You can see how Sapata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sapata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Sapata families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sapata's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sapata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sapata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapata. 50% of Sapata men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sapata women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sapata were Farm Labor and Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sapata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapata 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Sapata. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sapata. For the veterans among your Sapata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapata lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sapata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sapata in 1968 was 18, and 49 in 2004.

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