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Sephson Family History

Sephson 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: Jepson, Josephson, Searson, Sekhon, Jeppson, Sexson, Sehon, Samson

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Where is the Sephson family from?

You can see how Sephson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sephson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sephson families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Sephson families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sephson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sephson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Sephson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sephson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sephson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sephson. For the veterans among your Sephson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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