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Seckens Family History

Seckens 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: Seckel, Secker, Mickens, Sebens, Becken, Reckers, Nickens, Wickens

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Where is the Seckens family from?

You can see how Seckens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seckens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seckens family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Seckens's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Seckens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seckens 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 19 census records available for the last name Seckens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seckens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Seckens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Seckens. For the veterans among your Seckens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seckens lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Seckens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Seckens in 1994 was 78, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seckens 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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