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Septimus Family History

Septimus 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: Primus, Bartimus, Altimus, Simos, Pontius, Seim, Spies, Titus, Pettis

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Where is the Septimus family from?

You can see how Septimus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Septimus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Septimus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Septimus families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Septimus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Septimus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Septimus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Septimus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Septimus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Septimus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Septimus 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Septimus. 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 35 military records available for the last name Septimus. For the veterans among your Septimus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Septimus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Septimus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Septimus in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

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