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Seglin Family History

Seglin 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: Serlin, Sellin, Selin, Heglin, Siglin, Eglin, Seguin, Zeglin, Berlin

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Where is the Seglin family from?

You can see how Seglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seglin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seglin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Seglin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Seglin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seglin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seglin 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 Seglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seglin. 100% of Seglin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seglin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Seglin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Seglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seglin 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Seglin. 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 89 military records available for the last name Seglin. For the veterans among your Seglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seglin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Seglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seglin in 1959 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seglin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seglin 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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