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Secoy Family History

Secoy Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Sicard reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Secoy family from?

You can see how Secoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Secoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Secoy families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Secoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Secoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secoy 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 Secoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Secoy. 27% of Secoy men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Secoy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Secoy were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Secoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Secoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secoy 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Secoy. 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 398 military records available for the last name Secoy. For the veterans among your Secoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secoy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Secoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Secoy in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secoy 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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