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Seppanen Family History

Seppanen Surname Meaning

Finnish (Seppänen): occupational name from seppä ‘blacksmith’ + the surname suffix -nen.

In use since the Middle Ages in Savonia and Karelia from where it spread early to Kainuu and Ostrobothnia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seppanen family from?

You can see how Seppanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seppanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Seppanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 36 Seppanen families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Seppanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Seppanen families in 1920.
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What did your Seppanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seppanen. 43% of Seppanen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Seppanen women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seppanen were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Seppanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seppanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seppanen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seppanen. 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 259 military records available for the last name Seppanen. For the veterans among your Seppanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seppanen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seppanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seppanen in 1955 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seppanen 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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