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Seggern Family History

Seggern 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: Egger, Seiger, Severn, Eggen, Seggerman, Siggers, Seger, Heggen

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Where is the Seggern family from?

You can see how Seggern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seggern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seggern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Seggern families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Seggern's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seggern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seggern 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 Seggern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seggern. 42% of Seggern 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Helper
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

What Seggern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Seggern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seggern 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Seggern. 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 339 military records available for the last name Seggern. For the veterans among your Seggern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seggern lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Seggern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seggern in 1971 was 81, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seggern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seggern 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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