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Secaur Family History

Secaur Name 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: Schur, Saur, Segur, Secker, Segar, Semar, Decatur, Scarr, Secor

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Where is the Secaur family from?

You can see how Secaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secaur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Secaur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Secaur families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Secaur's in USA. New York had the highest population of Secaur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secaur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Secaur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Secaur. 50% of Secaur 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Secaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secaur 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Secaur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Secaur. For the veterans among your Secaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secaur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Secaur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Secaur in 1962 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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