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Segale Family History

Segale Surname Meaning

Italian: metonymic occupational name a grower or seller of rye from segale ‘rye’. Jewish: variant of Segal.

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


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Where is the Segale family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segale. 22% of Segale men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Segale women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segale were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Segale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segale 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Segale. 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 338 military records available for the last name Segale. For the veterans among your Segale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segale lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Segale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Segale in 1961 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segale 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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