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Szech Family History

Szech 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: Stech, Czech, Zech, Szuch, Pech, Mech, Cech, Seth, Dech, Krech

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Where is the Szech family from?

You can see how Szech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Szech families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Szech's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Szech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szech 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 Szech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Help was the top reported job for people in the USA named Szech. 100% of Szech men worked as a Hired Help.

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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

  • Hired Help
    100%

What Szech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Szech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szech 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Szech. 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 85 military records available for the last name Szech. For the veterans among your Szech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szech lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Szech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Szech in 1964 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Szech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szech 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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