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Sechrist Family History

Sechrist Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegrist.

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


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Where is the Sechrist family from?

You can see how Sechrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechrist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sechrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sechrist families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sechrist's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sechrist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sechrist 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 Sechrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sechrist. 23% of Sechrist men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Sechrist women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sechrist were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Sechrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechrist 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Sechrist. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sechrist. For the veterans among your Sechrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechrist lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sechrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sechrist in 1957 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechrist 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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