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Secher Family History

Secher 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: Becher, Scher, Sucher, Seher, Secker, Fecher, Sicher, Zecher, Pecher

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Where is the Secher family from?

You can see how Secher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Secher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Secher families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Secher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Secher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Secher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Secher. 75% of Secher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Elementary School Tea
    25%

What Secher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Secher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secher 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Secher. 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 110 military records available for the last name Secher. For the veterans among your Secher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Secher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Secher in 1965 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Secher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secher 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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