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Seagler Family History

Seagler 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: Seager, Swagler, Segler, Seagle, Peagler, Seigler, Zeagler, Seller

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Where is the Seagler family from?

You can see how Seagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seagler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seagler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Seagler family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seagler's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Seagler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seagler 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 Seagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seagler. 40% of Seagler 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

What Seagler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Seagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seagler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Seagler. 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 104 military records available for the last name Seagler. For the veterans among your Seagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seagler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Seagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Seagler in 1961 was 47, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seagler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seagler 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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