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Sagell Family History

Sagell 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: Sagel, Savell, Sell, Savel, Sager, Sewell, Bagwell, Sage, Savelli

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Where is the Sagell family from?

You can see how Sagell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sagell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sagell families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sagell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sagell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagell 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 100 census records available for the last name Sagell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sagell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sagell. For the veterans among your Sagell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Sagell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sagell in 1982 was 80, and 92 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagell 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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