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Seckendorff Family History

Seckendorff 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: Heckendorf, Beckendorf, Heckendorn, Dockendorf, Schoendorf, Orendorff

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Where is the Seckendorff family from?

You can see how Seckendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seckendorff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Seckendorff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Seckendorff family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seckendorff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seckendorff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Seckendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seckendorff 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Seckendorff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seckendorff. For the veterans among your Seckendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seckendorff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Seckendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Seckendorff in 1967 was 87, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seckendorff 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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