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Sekara Family History

Sekara 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: Serra, Seward, Kara, Sera, Sekula, Sikora, Sears, Skora, Uehara

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Where is the Sekara family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sekara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Sekara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekara 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sekara. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sekara. For the veterans among your Sekara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekara lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Sekara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sekara in 1969 was 61, and 98 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sekara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sekara 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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