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Sekerak Family History

Sekerak Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Sekerák): occupational name for an axeman from an agent noun based on sekera ‘axe’.

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


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Where is the Sekerak family from?

You can see how Sekerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekerak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sekerak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sekerak family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sekerak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sekerak families in 1880.
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What did your Sekerak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sekerak. 34% of Sekerak men worked as a Miner and 100% of Sekerak women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Medical Doctor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Sekerak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Sekerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekerak 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Sekerak. 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 575 military records available for the last name Sekerak. For the veterans among your Sekerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekerak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sekerak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sekerak in 1954 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sekerak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sekerak 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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