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Seckner Family History

Seckner 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: Seckler, Secker, Beckner, Reckner, Leckner, Ecker, Decker, Necker

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Where is the Seckner family from?

You can see how Seckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seckner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Seckner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seckner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seckner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seckner 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 Seckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seckner. 45% of Seckner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Seckner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Seckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Seckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seckner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Seckner. 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 127 military records available for the last name Seckner. For the veterans among your Seckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seckner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Seckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Seckner in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seckner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seckner 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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