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Sechen Family History

Sechen 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: Sachen, Bechen, Schenk, Chen, Shen, Becher, Schei, Schein, Schoen

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Where is the Sechen family from?

You can see how Sechen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sechen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sechen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sechen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sechen 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 Sechen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Sechen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Sechen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sechen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Sechen. For the veterans among your Sechen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Sechen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sechen in 1966 was 81, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sechen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechen 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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