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Sigurdsen Family History

Sigurdsen 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: Sigurdson, Sivertsen, Shurden, Burden, Gulden, Iversen, Coursen

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Where is the Sigurdsen family from?

You can see how Sigurdsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigurdsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sigurdsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sigurdsen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigurdsen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sigurdsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigurdsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Sigurdsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigurdsen 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Sigurdsen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sigurdsen. For the veterans among your Sigurdsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigurdsen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Sigurdsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sigurdsen in 1960 was 68, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigurdsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigurdsen 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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