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Sep Family History

Sep Name 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: See, Sem, Sepe, Sen, Seip, Seo, Sek, Sepp, Yep, Sea

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Where is the Sep family from?

You can see how Sep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sep family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sep families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sep family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sep's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sep families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sep. 100% of Sep 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sep 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sep. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21,000 military records available for the last name Sep. For the veterans among your Sep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sep lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Sep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sep in 1964 was 69, and 56 in 1999.

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