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Segard Family History

Segard 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: Seward, Legard, Sogard, Segar, Segars, Beard, Agard, Sugar, Gard

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Where is the Segard family from?

You can see how Segard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Segard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Segard family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Segard's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Segard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segard 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 Segard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segard. 67% of Segard men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Segard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Segard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segard 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Segard. 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 83 military records available for the last name Segard. For the veterans among your Segard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Segard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Segard in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segard 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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