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Sescil Family History

Sescil 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: Cecil, Seil, Vescio, Mercil, Sevcik, Sefcik, Nesci, Stencil, Pesci

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Where is the Sescil family from?

You can see how Sescil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sescil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sescil families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sescil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sescil families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Sescil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sescil 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sescil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sescil. For the veterans among your Sescil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sescil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Sescil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sescil in 1974 was 88, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sescil 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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