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Secular Family History

Secular Surname Meaning

from Middle English seculer(e) Old French seculier Medieval Latin secularis denoting a secular priest or a member of the laity as opposed to the clergy.

Robert Seclermunck' 1301 in Subsidy Rolls (Yorks) was presumably a clerk living in the world as opposed to living under a monastic rule.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Secular family from?

You can see how Secular families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secular family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Secular families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Secular families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Secular's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Secular families in 1891.
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What did your Secular ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Secular. 100% of Secular men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Secular 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shop Assistant fish Cleaner Heavy Worker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Secular. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secular 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Secular. 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 33 military records available for the last name Secular. For the veterans among your Secular ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secular lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Secular life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Secular in 1964 was 50, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secular 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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