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Secott Family History

Secott 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: Scott, Cott, Slott, Schott, Escott, Sprott, Scutt, Stott, Alcott

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Where is the Secott family from?

You can see how Secott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Secott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Secott family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Secott's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Secott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Secott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secott 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Secott. 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 23 military records available for the last name Secott. For the veterans among your Secott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Secott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Secott in 1963 was 81, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secott 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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