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Sephton Family History

Sephton Name Meaning

see Sefton .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Seaton, Sexton, Swepston, Setton, Sefton, Sekhon, Seeton, Seton

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Where is the Sephton family from?

You can see how Sephton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sephton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sephton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Sephton families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sephton's in USA. California had the highest population of Sephton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sephton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sephton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sephton. 34% of Sephton men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Attendant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sephton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sephton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sephton. 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 767 military records available for the last name Sephton. For the veterans among your Sephton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sephton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Sephton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sephton in 1952 was 38, and 73 in 2002.

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