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Segelken Family History

Segelken 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: Seelen, Engelken, Seeley, Segale, Sellen, Sterken, Snellen, Selden

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Where is the Segelken family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segelken. 34% of Segelken men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Segelken women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segelken were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Segelken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Segelken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segelken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Segelken. 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 237 military records available for the last name Segelken. For the veterans among your Segelken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segelken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Segelken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Segelken in 1962 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segelken 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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