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Seppelin Family History

Seppelin 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: Severin, Serlin, Sellin, Keppen, Seppala, Sandelin, Schelin, Selin

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Where is the Seppelin family from?

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

What Seppelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Seppelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seppelin 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Seppelin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Seppelin. For the veterans among your Seppelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seppelin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Seppelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seppelin in 1977 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seppelin 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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