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Sepela Family History

Sepela 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: Sepeda, Sewell, Sekula, Sella, Savela, Sepe, Cepeda, Seppala, Seele

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Where is the Sepela family from?

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

There are 67 census records available for the last name Sepela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sepela 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sepela. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sepela. For the veterans among your Sepela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sepela lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sepela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sepela in 1973 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sepela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sepela 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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