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Sefker Family History

Sefker 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: Secker, Siefker, Seller, Kerker, Setter, Ecker, Decker, Seiger

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Where is the Sefker family from?

You can see how Sefker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sefker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sefker families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sefker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sefker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefker 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 52 census records available for the last name Sefker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefker 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sefker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sefker. For the veterans among your Sefker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sefker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sefker in 1965 was 91, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sefker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefker 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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