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Seppe Family History

Seppe 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: Serpe, Sepe, Heppe, Reppe, Deppe, Peppe, Seppi, Sepp, Steppe, Soppe

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Where is the Seppe family from?

You can see how Seppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seppe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Seppe families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Seppe's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Seppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seppe. 60% of Seppe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Seppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Seppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seppe 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Seppe. 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 45 military records available for the last name Seppe. For the veterans among your Seppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seppe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Seppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Seppe in 1970 was 57, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seppe 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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