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Sagal Family History

Sagal Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Segal.

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


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Where is the Sagal family from?

You can see how Sagal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sagal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sagal families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sagal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sagal families in 1891.
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What did your Sagal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sagal. 34% of Sagal men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sagal women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sagal were Tailor and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Tailor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Sagal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sagal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagal 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Sagal. 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 250 military records available for the last name Sagal. For the veterans among your Sagal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sagal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sagal in 1954 was 56, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sagal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagal 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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