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Seckard Family History

Seckard 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: Reckard, Heckard, Deckard, Eckard, Packard, Seward, Pickard, Spickard

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Where is the Seckard family from?

You can see how Seckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seckard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Seckard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Seckard families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Seckard's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Seckard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seckard 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 27 census records available for the last name Seckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seckard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Seckard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seckard. For the veterans among your Seckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seckard lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seckard

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