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Segelson Family History

Segelson 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: Segerson, Engelson, Severson, Fogelson, Samelson, Edelson, Snelson

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Where is the Segelson family from?

You can see how Segelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Segelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Segelson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Segelson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Segelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segelson 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 127 census records available for the last name Segelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segelson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Segelson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Segelson. For the veterans among your Segelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Segelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Segelson in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segelson 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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