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Sekella Family History

Sekella 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: Stella, Sevilla, Sewell, Sekula, Sella, Perella, Sabella, Sekel

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Where is the Sekella family from?

You can see how Sekella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sekella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sekella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sekella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sekella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sekella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pattern Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Sekella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekella 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sekella. 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 105 military records available for the last name Sekella. For the veterans among your Sekella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sekella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sekella in 1962 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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