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Sechser Family History

Sechser 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: Sechler, Becher, Seckler, Scher, Sucher, Scheer, Schier, Bechler

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Where is the Sechser family from?

You can see how Sechser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sechser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sechser families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sechser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sechser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sechser 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 Sechser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sechser. 34% of Sechser men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

What Sechser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Sechser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechser 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Sechser. 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 218 military records available for the last name Sechser. For the veterans among your Sechser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechser lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sechser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sechser in 1953 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sechser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechser 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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