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Sechler Family History

Sechler Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Seckler.

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


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Where is the Sechler family from?

You can see how Sechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sechler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Sechler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sechler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sechler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sechler 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 Sechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sechler. 26% of Sechler men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Sechler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sechler were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Sechler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sechler 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Sechler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sechler. For the veterans among your Sechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sechler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sechler in 1943 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sechler 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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