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Sekyra Family History

Sekyra 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: Serra, Sera, Sekula, Sikora, Skora, Sendra, Segura, Sykora, Sekerak

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Where is the Sekyra family from?

You can see how Sekyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekyra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sekyra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sekyra families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sekyra's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sekyra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sekyra 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 Sekyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sekyra. 100% of Sekyra men worked as a Draftsman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Draftsman
    100%

What Sekyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Sekyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekyra 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Sekyra. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sekyra. For the veterans among your Sekyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekyra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sekyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sekyra in 1965 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sekyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sekyra 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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