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Secwright Family History

Secwright 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: Seawright, Seabright, Mcwright, Sebright, Searight, Seright, Enwright

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Where is the Secwright family from?

You can see how Secwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secwright family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Secwright families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Secwright family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Secwright's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Secwright families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secwright 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 7 census records available for the last name Secwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secwright 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Secwright. 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 Secwright. For the veterans among your Secwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secwright lifespan?

Average Secwright life expectancy in 1978 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secwright 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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