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Segell Family History

Segell 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: Sewell, Segel, Segall, Jewell, Gesell, Sell, Siegel, Kegel, Fegely

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Where is the Segell family from?

You can see how Segell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Segell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Segell family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Segell's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Segell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Segell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segell 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Segell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Segell. For the veterans among your Segell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Segell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Segell in 1958 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segell 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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