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Sepp Family History

Sepp Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria), Dutch, and Estonian: from a short form of the personal name Joseph.

Estonian: occupational name for a smith akin to Finnish seppä ‘(black)smith’.

(see Seppanen).

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


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You can see how Sepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sepp families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sepp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sepp families in 1911.
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What did your Sepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sepp. 100% of Sepp men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sepp 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 Sepp. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sepp. For the veterans among your Sepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sepp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sepp in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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