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Segerson Family History

Segerson Surname Meaning

Irish: probably an altered form of Searson. Americanized form of an unidentified Norwegian patronymic probably Sigurdsen (see Sigurdson).

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Segersson: from the ornamental name Seger ‘victory’ + son ‘son’.

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


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Where is the Segerson family from?

You can see how Segerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Segerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Segerson families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Segerson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Segerson families in 1891.
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What did your Segerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segerson. 42% of Segerson 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Foreman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Segerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segerson 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Segerson. 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 376 military records available for the last name Segerson. For the veterans among your Segerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Segerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Segerson in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segerson 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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