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Seipel Family History

Seipel Name Meaning

South German (Bavaria Austria): from a pet form of Seip . Compare Siple .

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


Similar surnames: Seibel, Seidel, Sipes, Weinel, Deibel, Herpel, Heibel, Heidel, Leidel

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Where is the Seipel family from?

You can see how Seipel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seipel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seipel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Seipel families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Seipel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seipel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seipel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seipel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seipel. 22% of Seipel men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Seipel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seipel were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seipel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seipel 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Seipel. 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 Seipel. For the veterans among your Seipel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seipel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Seipel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Seipel in 1949 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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