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Sechman Family History

Sechman 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: Zechman, Pechman, Suchman, Lechman, Seckman, Selman, Speckman

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Where is the Sechman family from?

You can see how Sechman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sechman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sechman family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sechman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sechman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sechman 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 Sechman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sechman. 38% of Sechman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sechman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sechman were Window Cleaner and Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Window Cleaner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sechman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sechman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechman 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Sechman. 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 141 military records available for the last name Sechman. For the veterans among your Sechman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sechman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sechman in 1960 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechman 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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