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Secrist Family History

Secrist Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegrist.

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


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Where is the Secrist family from?

You can see how Secrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secrist family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Secrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Secrist families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Secrist's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Secrist families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secrist 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 Secrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Secrist. 24% of Secrist men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Secrist women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Secrist were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Secrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secrist 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Secrist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Secrist. For the veterans among your Secrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secrist lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Secrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Secrist in 1957 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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