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Szekes Family History

Szekes 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: Sykes, Stakes, Szekely, Sieker, Spees, Skewes, Seres, Siefkes, Sekel

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Where is the Szekes family from?

You can see how Szekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szekes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szekes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Szekes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Szekes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szekes 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 6 census records available for the last name Szekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szekes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Szekes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Szekes. For the veterans among your Szekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szekes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Szekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Szekes in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szekes 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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