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Signs Family History

Signs Surname Meaning

Possibly English unexplained. Compare Sine.

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


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Where is the Signs family from?

You can see how Signs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Signs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Signs family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Signs's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Signs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signs 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 Signs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Signs. 43% of Signs men worked as a Farmer and 64% of Signs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Signs were Mechanic and House Wife.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    64%
  • Maid
    19%
  • House Wife
    19%

What Signs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Signs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signs 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Signs. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Signs. For the veterans among your Signs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signs lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Signs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Signs in 1954 was 21, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Signs 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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