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Segerest Family History

Segerest 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: Segrest, Everest, Segers, Segrist, Sechrest, Secrest, Everett, Severe

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Where is the Segerest family from?

You can see how Segerest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segerest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Segerest family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Segerest's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Segerest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segerest 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 Segerest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segerest. 100% of Segerest 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
    100%

What Segerest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Segerest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segerest 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Segerest. 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 4 military records available for the last name Segerest. For the veterans among your Segerest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segerest lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Segerest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Segerest in 1971 was 79, and 70 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segerest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segerest 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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