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Sekeres Family History

Sekeres 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: Szekeres, Severe, Serres, Skewes, Seres, Sekerak, Severs, Segers

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Where is the Sekeres family from?

You can see how Sekeres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekeres family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sekeres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sekeres families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sekeres's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sekeres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sekeres 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 Sekeres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sekeres. 23% of Sekeres men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Janitor
    12%

What Sekeres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Sekeres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekeres 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Sekeres. 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 135 military records available for the last name Sekeres. For the veterans among your Sekeres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekeres lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sekeres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sekeres in 1959 was 40, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sekeres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sekeres 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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