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Segriff Family History

Segriff 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: Griff, Sherriff, Mcgriff, Sheriff, Setliff, Segrist, Shariff, Shroff

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Where is the Segriff family from?

You can see how Segriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segriff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Segriff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Segriff family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Segriff's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Segriff families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segriff 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 Segriff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Segriff. 100% of Segriff 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Segriff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Segriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segriff 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Segriff. 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 108 military records available for the last name Segriff. For the veterans among your Segriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segriff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Segriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Segriff in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segriff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segriff 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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