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Seggin Family History

Seggin 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: Seguin, Sergio, Wiggin, Bergin, Serlin, Eggen, Sellin, Servin, Heggen

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Where is the Seggin family from?

You can see how Seggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seggin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Seggin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seggin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seggin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Seggin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seggin 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 88 census records available for the last name Seggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seggin 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 Seggin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Seggin. For the veterans among your Seggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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