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Seckman Name Meaning

Probably elaborated form of Seck

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


Similar surnames: Sentman, Hackman, Sackman, Speckman, Deckman, Steckman, Beckman

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Where is the Seckman family from?

You can see how Seckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seckman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Seckman families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Seckman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seckman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seckman. 25% of Seckman men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Seckman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seckman were Truck Driver and Sorter. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Sorter
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seckman 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Seckman. 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 594 military records available for the last name Seckman. For the veterans among your Seckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seckman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Seckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seckman in 1953 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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