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Szekeley Family History

Szekeley 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: Szekely, Seeley, Szekeres, Steeley, Sweeley, Sheeley, Akeley, Wheeley

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Where is the Szekeley family from?

You can see how Szekeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szekeley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szekeley family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Szekeley's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Szekeley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Szekeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szekeley 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Szekeley. 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 28 military records available for the last name Szekeley. For the veterans among your Szekeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szekeley lifespan?

Average Szekeley life expectancy in 2003 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szekeley 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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