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Shiegel Family History

Shiegel 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: Siegel, Spiegel, Hiegel, Riegel, Fiegel, Singel, Hegel, Biegel

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Where is the Shiegel family from?

You can see how Shiegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Shiegel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiegel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shiegel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Shiegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiegel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Shiegel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shiegel. For the veterans among your Shiegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiegel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Shiegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shiegel in 1980 was 65, and 36 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiegel 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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