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Sechan Family History

Sechan Surname 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: Suchan, Shan, Selman, Kochan, Meehan, Dechant, Schwan, Buchan, Selan

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Where is the Sechan family from?

You can see how Sechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sechan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sechan family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sechan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sechan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sechan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Sechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sechan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Sechan. For the veterans among your Sechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Sechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sechan in 1976 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechan 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.

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