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Segman Family History

Segman 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: Selman, Seaman, Hegman, Seman, Seeman, Siegman, Sigman, Segan, Wegman

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Where is the Segman family from?

You can see how Segman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Segman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Segman families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Segman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Segman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segman 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 Segman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segman. 36% of Segman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Segman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segman were Driver and Operator.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Segman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Segman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segman 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Segman. 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 83 military records available for the last name Segman. For the veterans among your Segman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Segman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Segman in 1975 was 92, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segman 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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