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Segon Family History

Segon 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: Sego, Degon, Segan, Semon, Seton, Sehon, Son, Simon, Heron, Leon

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Where is the Segon family from?

You can see how Segon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Segon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Segon families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Segon's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Segon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segon 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 Segon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Segon. 100% of Segon men worked as a Builders Labourer and 67% of Segon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Segon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Segon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segon 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Segon. 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 29 military records available for the last name Segon. For the veterans among your Segon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Segon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Segon in 1966 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segon 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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