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Segala Family History

Segala 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: Segale, Segal, Sigala, Segall, Segalla, Sala, Scala, Seal, Regal

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Where is the Segala family from?

You can see how Segala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Segala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Segala families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Segala's in USA. California had the highest population of Segala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segala 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 Segala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segala. 47% of Segala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Segala women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    47%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Shoe Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Segala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Segala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segala 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Segala. 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 88 military records available for the last name Segala. For the veterans among your Segala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segala lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Segala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Segala in 1942 was 26, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segala 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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