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Sapero Family History

Sapero 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: Shapero, Sapiro, Saper, Spero, Sayer, Sager, Pero, Severo, Calero

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Where is the Sapero family from?

You can see how Sapero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapero family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sapero families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Sapero families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sapero's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sapero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sapero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sapero. 100% of Sapero men worked as an Attorney. .

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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

  • Attorney
    100%
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What Sapero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Sapero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapero 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Sapero. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sapero. For the veterans among your Sapero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapero lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sapero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sapero in 1966 was 69, and 87 in 2001.

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