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Section Family History

Section 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: Seaton, Sexton, Ecton, Setton, Sefton, Becton, Seeton, Seton, Session

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Where is the Section family from?

You can see how Section families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Section family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Section families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Section families living in Mississippi. This was about 93% of all the recorded Section's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Section families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Section 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 Section ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Section. 60% of Section men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Section women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Section family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Section. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Section 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Section. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Section. For the veterans among your Section ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Section lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Section life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Section in 1966 was 82, and 65 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Section

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Section 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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