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Segerstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Segerström): ornamental name composed of the elements seger ‘victory’ (or Seger- from placenames such as Segerstad with various possible meanings) + ström ‘river’.

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


Similar surnames: Sederstrom, Soderstrom, Fagerstrom, Lagerstrom, Cederstrom

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Where is the Segerstrom family from?

You can see how Segerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segerstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Segerstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Segerstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Segerstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Segerstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segerstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Segerstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segerstrom. 45% of Segerstrom men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Segerstrom women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segerstrom were Farm Hand and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Segerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segerstrom 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Segerstrom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 323 military records available for the last name Segerstrom. For the veterans among your Segerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segerstrom lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Segerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Segerstrom in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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