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Sechter Family History

Sechter 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: Fechter, Wechter, Shechter, Sechler, Becher, Richter, Dichter, Achter

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Where is the Sechter family from?

You can see how Sechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sechter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sechter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sechter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sechter 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 Sechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sechter. 100% of Sechter women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Sechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Sechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechter 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Sechter. 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 78 military records available for the last name Sechter. For the veterans among your Sechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sechter in 1966 was 91, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechter 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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