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Secleter Family History

Secleter 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: Selter, Seller, Setter, Salter, Leclere, Demeter, Scheuer, Semler

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Where is the Secleter family from?

You can see how Secleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secleter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Secleter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Secleter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Secleter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secleter 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 14 census records available for the last name Secleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secleter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Secleter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Secleter. For the veterans among your Secleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secleter lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Secleter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Secleter in 1987 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secleter 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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