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Secan Family History

Secan 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: Selan, Seman, Segan, Bean, Shan, Dean, Swan, Span, Seda, Selman

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Where is the Secan family from?

You can see how Secan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Secan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Secan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Secan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secan 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 Secan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Secan. 28% of Secan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Secan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Secan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secan 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Secan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Secan. For the veterans among your Secan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Secan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Secan in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Secan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secan 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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