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Sekela Family History

Sekela 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: Sekula, Sekel, Sewell, Jokela, Sella, Seckel, Savela, Skala, Szekely

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Where is the Sekela family from?

You can see how Sekela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sekela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sekela families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sekela's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sekela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sekela 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 Sekela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sekela. 50% of Sekela men worked as a Miner and 34% of Sekela women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sekela were Laborer and Laundress.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Beautician
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%

What Sekela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Sekela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekela 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Sekela. 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 129 military records available for the last name Sekela. For the veterans among your Sekela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekela lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sekela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sekela in 1955 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sekela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sekela 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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