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Sequin Family History

Sequin Surname Meaning

French (northern): variant of Séguin (see Seguin) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sequin family from?

You can see how Sequin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sequin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sequin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sequin families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sequin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sequin families in 1891.
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What did your Sequin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sequin. 100% of Sequin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sequin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sequin 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Sequin. 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 537 military records available for the last name Sequin. For the veterans among your Sequin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sequin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sequin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sequin in 1960 was 71, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sequin 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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