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Seckel Family History

Seckel Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of purses from Middle High German seckel, a diminutive of sac ‘purse’.

North German: metonymic occupational name for a sickle maker from Middle Low German sekele ‘sickle’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seckel family from?

You can see how Seckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seckel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seckel family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seckel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Seckel families in 1891.
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What did your Seckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seckel. 100% of Seckel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seckel 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Seckel. 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 624 military records available for the last name Seckel. For the veterans among your Seckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seckel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Seckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Seckel in 1960 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seckel 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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