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Septon Family History

Septon 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: Seaton, Sexton, Setton, Sefton, Seeton, Seton, Elton, Fenton, Felton

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Where is the Septon family from?

You can see how Septon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Septon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Septon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Septon families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Septon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Septon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Septon 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 Septon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Septon. 100% of Septon 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 Septon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Septon 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Septon. 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 257 military records available for the last name Septon. For the veterans among your Septon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Septon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Septon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Septon in 1963 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Septon 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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