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Sekins Family History

Sekins 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: Seekins, Ekins, Sens, Seki, Levins, Selin, Salins, Jenkins, Adkins

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Where is the Sekins family from?

You can see how Sekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sekins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sekins family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sekins's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Sekins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sekins 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 323 census records available for the last name Sekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekins 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sekins. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sekins. For the veterans among your Sekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sekins in 1963 was 52, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sekins 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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