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Seigman Family History

Seigman 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: Steigman, Seligman, Sigman, Weigman, Seidman, Selman, Leiman, Reitman

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Where is the Seigman family from?

You can see how Seigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Seigman families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Seigman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Seigman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seigman 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 Seigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seigman. 28% of Seigman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Seigman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seigman were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Seigman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigman 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Seigman. 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 271 military records available for the last name Seigman. For the veterans among your Seigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Seigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seigman in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seigman 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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