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Sekal Family History

Sekal 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: Seal, Sakal, Segal, Sekel, Sokal, Beal, Real, Neal, Sakai, Seda

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Where is the Sekal family from?

You can see how Sekal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sekal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sekal families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sekal's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sekal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sekal 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 Sekal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sekal. 100% of Sekal women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Sekal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekal 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sekal. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sekal. For the veterans among your Sekal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Sekal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sekal in 1970 was 77, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sekal 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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