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Sechtling Family History

Sechtling 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: Mechling, Schilling, Schwing, Etling, Schelling, Schlink, Schooling

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Where is the Sechtling family from?

You can see how Sechtling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechtling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sechtling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sechtling families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sechtling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sechtling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sechtling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Sechtling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechtling 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sechtling. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sechtling. For the veterans among your Sechtling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechtling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1970, in the United States, Sechtling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sechtling in 1965 was 54, and 88 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechtling 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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