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Segal Family History

Segal Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the Hebrew phrase SeGan Levia ‘assistant Levite’.

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


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Where is the Segal family from?

You can see how Segal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Segal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Segal families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Segal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Segal families in 1891.
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What did your Segal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Segal. 15% of Segal men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 70% of Segal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segal were Tailor and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    15%
  • Cabinet Maker
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Segal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segal 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Segal. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Segal. For the veterans among your Segal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segal lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Segal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Segal in 1942 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segal 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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