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Sekeles Family History

Sekeles 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: Seeley, Seelen, Seele, Skewes, Reveles, Sekel, Skiles, Szekeres

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Where is the Sekeles family from?

You can see how Sekeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekeles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sekeles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sekeles families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sekeles's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sekeles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sekeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekeles 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sekeles. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sekeles. For the veterans among your Sekeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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