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Secot Family History

Secot 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: Secoy, Secor, Pecot, Hecht, Seno, Sebo, Seto, Recht, Specht, Seck

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Where is the Secot family from?

You can see how Secot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Secot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Secot family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Secot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Secot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secot 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 82 census records available for the last name Secot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secot 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Secot. 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 Secot. For the veterans among your Secot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secot lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1975, in the United States, Secot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Secot in 1970 was 54, and 54 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secot 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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