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Sepel Family History

Sepel Surname 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: Sepe, Segel, Seel, Sekel, Seipel, Semel, Seper, Peel, Capel, Appel

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Where is the Sepel family from?

You can see how Sepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sepel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sepel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sepel family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Sepel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sepel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sepel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sepel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Sepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sepel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sepel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Sepel. For the veterans among your Sepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sepel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1990, in the United States, Sepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sepel in 1944 was 25, and 89 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sepel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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