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Segelin Family History

Segelin 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: Severin, Serlin, Sellin, Hagelin, Schelin, Selin, Seelen, Segel

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Where is the Segelin family from?

You can see how Segelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Segelin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Segelin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Segelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segelin 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 Segelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segelin. 100% of Segelin men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Segelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Segelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segelin 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Segelin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Segelin. For the veterans among your Segelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segelin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Segelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Segelin in 1964 was 69, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segelin 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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