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Segars Family History

Segars Surname Meaning

Variant of Seager or possibly Seegers.

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


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Where is the Segars family from?

You can see how Segars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Segars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Segars families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Segars's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Segars families in 1891.
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What did your Segars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segars. 38% of Segars men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Segars women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segars were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Segars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segars 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Segars. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Segars. For the veterans among your Segars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segars lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Segars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Segars in 1952 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segars 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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