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Septer Family History

Septer Surname Meaning

Dutch: perhaps a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a sceptre.

From Middle Dutch ceptre ‘sceptre’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Septer family from?

You can see how Septer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Septer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Septer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Septer families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Septer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Septer families in 1891.
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What did your Septer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Septer. 100% of Septer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Septer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Septer 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Septer. 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 424 military records available for the last name Septer. For the veterans among your Septer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Septer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Septer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Septer in 1952 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Septer 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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