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Saponas Family History

Saponas 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: Sagona, Salinas, Saponaro, Sapone, Savona, Samons, Jonas, Salas

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Where is the Saponas family from?

You can see how Saponas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saponas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saponas family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Saponas's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Saponas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saponas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saponas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Section Foreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Saponas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saponas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Saponas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Saponas. For the veterans among your Saponas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saponas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Saponas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Saponas in 1980 was 66, and 65 in 2002.

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