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Secter Family History

Secter 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: Setter, Senter, Secker, Shecter, Sester, Seiter, Selter, Specter

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Where is the Secter family from?

You can see how Secter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Secter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Secter family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Secter's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Secter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secter 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 253 census records available for the last name Secter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secter 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Secter. 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 21 military records available for the last name Secter. For the veterans among your Secter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Secter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Secter in 1965 was 86, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secter 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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