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Sekler Family History

Sekler 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: Seller, Semler, Seckler, Seiler, Segler, Seyler, Sedler, Sesler

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Where is the Sekler family from?

You can see how Sekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sekler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sekler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sekler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sekler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sekler 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 280 census records available for the last name Sekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekler 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Sekler. 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 57 military records available for the last name Sekler. For the veterans among your Sekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sekler in 1970 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sekler 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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