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Sapina Family History

Sapina 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: Spina, Sabina, Salina, Sapia, Sabin, Savin, Kalina, Satin, Farina

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Where is the Sapina family from?

You can see how Sapina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sapina family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sapina's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sapina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sapina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fruit Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sapina. 43% of Sapina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sapina women worked as a Fruit Worker. .

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Warehouseman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Worker
    100%
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What Sapina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Sapina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapina 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sapina. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sapina. For the veterans among your Sapina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapina lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1986, in the United States, Sapina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sapina in 1955 was 70, and 95 in 1986.

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