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Sechrest Family History

Sechrest Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegrist.

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


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Where is the Sechrest family from?

You can see how Sechrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechrest family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sechrest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Sechrest family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sechrest's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sechrest families in 1841.
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What did your Sechrest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sechrest. 21% of Sechrest men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Sechrest women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sechrest were Foreman and Maid.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

What Sechrest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sechrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechrest 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Sechrest. 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 920 military records available for the last name Sechrest. For the veterans among your Sechrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechrest lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sechrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sechrest in 1942 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechrest 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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