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Segent Family History

Segent 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: Sergent, Sargent, Egert, Gent, Nugent, Regen, Seger, Serene, Argent

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Where is the Segent family from?

You can see how Segent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Segent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Segent family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Segent's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Segent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segent 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 43 census records available for the last name Segent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segent 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Segent. 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 2 military records available for the last name Segent. For the veterans among your Segent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segent lifespan?

Average Segent life expectancy in 1998 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segent 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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