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Seckert Family History

Seckert 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: Beckert, Secker, Heckert, Eckert, Deckert, Ueckert, Ecker, Decker

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Where is the Seckert family from?

You can see how Seckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seckert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seckert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Seckert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seckert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seckert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seckert 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 78 census records available for the last name Seckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seckert 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Seckert. 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 18 military records available for the last name Seckert. For the veterans among your Seckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seckert lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Seckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Seckert in 1951 was 38, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seckert 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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