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Signa Family History

Signa 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: Vigna, Siena, Signs, Sigona, Sirna, Senna, Sinai, Mina, Spina, Sica

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Where is the Signa family from?

You can see how Signa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Signa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Signa families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Signa's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Signa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signa 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 Signa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Signa. 30% of Signa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Shoe Maker
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Signa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Signa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signa 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Signa. 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 138 military records available for the last name Signa. For the veterans among your Signa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Signa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Signa in 1955 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Signa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Signa 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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