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Seiple Family History

Seiple Surname Meaning

Altered form of Seipel.

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


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Where is the Seiple family from?

You can see how Seiple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiple family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seiple family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seiple's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Seiple families in 1891.
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What did your Seiple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seiple. 21% of Seiple men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Seiple women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seiple were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Seiple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiple 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Seiple. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seiple. For the veterans among your Seiple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiple lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Seiple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seiple in 1956 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiple 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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