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Secilia Family History

Secilia 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: Sicilia, Sevilla, Cilia, Sibilia, Scalia, Cecilio, Scala, Melia

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Where is the Secilia family from?

You can see how Secilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secilia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Secilia family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Secilia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Secilia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secilia 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 Secilia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Secilia. 100% of Secilia 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
    100%

What Secilia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Secilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secilia 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Secilia. 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 8 military records available for the last name Secilia. For the veterans among your Secilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secilia lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Secilia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Secilia in 1979 was 47, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Secilia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secilia 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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