This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Seper family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Seper Family History

Seper Surname Meaning

Austrian German and Hungarian: variant of German Schäfer ‘shephard’ (see Schaefer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Seper family from?

You can see how Seper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Seper families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Seper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Seper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seper. 24% of Seper men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Seper women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seper were Butcher and Secretary.

View Census Data for Seper | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Seper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Seper

Passenger Lists

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Seper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Seper immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Seper. For the veterans among your Seper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Seper military records

You've only scratched the surface of Seper family history

Discover More

What is the average Seper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Seper in 1963 was 92, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seper 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Seper family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial