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Seppel Family History

Seppel 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: Eppel, Peppel, Keppel, Sippel, Seipel, Pepper, Kappel, Koppel, Appel

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Where is the Seppel family from?

You can see how Seppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seppel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Seppel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Seppel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seppel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seppel. 100% of Seppel 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 393 census records available for the last name Seppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seppel 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Seppel. 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 89 military records available for the last name Seppel. For the veterans among your Seppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seppel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Seppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seppel in 1974 was 76, and 71 in 1998.

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