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Sigala Family History

Sigala Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Cigala ‘crayfish’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sigala family from?

You can see how Sigala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Sigala families living in New Mexico. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sigala's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Sigala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigala 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 Sigala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigala. 65% of Sigala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sigala women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigala were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sigala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigala 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 907 immigration records available for the last name Sigala. 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 188 military records available for the last name Sigala. For the veterans among your Sigala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigala lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sigala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sigala in 1954 was 53, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigala 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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