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Seegel Family History

Seegel 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: Siegel, Seeger, Segel, Seigel, Engel, Mergel, Mengel, Seeley, Seiger

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Where is the Seegel family from?

You can see how Seegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seegel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Seegel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Seegel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seegel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seegel. 34% of Seegel men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Seegel women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seegel were Laborer and None.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • None
    14%

What Seegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seegel 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Seegel. 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 127 military records available for the last name Seegel. For the veterans among your Seegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seegel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Seegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seegel in 1968 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seegel 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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