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Segay Family History

Segay 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: Segar, Segal, Segan, Senay, Sesay, Begay, Seay, Say, Gay, Seda

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Where is the Segay family from?

You can see how Segay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Segay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Segay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Segay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Segay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segay 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 Segay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segay. 100% of Segay 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
    100%

What Segay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Segay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Segay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Segay. For the veterans among your Segay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Segay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Segay in 1966 was 90, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segay 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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