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Seppen Family History

Seppen 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: Keppen, Deppen, Pepper, Shippen, Semper, Tippen, Lepper, Sellen

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Where is the Seppen family from?

You can see how Seppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seppen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seppen families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Seppen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Seppen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Seppen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Seppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seppen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Seppen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Seppen. For the veterans among your Seppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seppen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Seppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Seppen in 1966 was 68, and 81 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seppen 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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