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Segersten Family History

Segersten 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: Gersten, Segerson, Feuerstein, Hoversten, Gerstein, Gerster, Aegerter

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Where is the Segersten family from?

You can see how Segersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segersten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Segersten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Segersten families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Segersten's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Segersten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segersten 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 Segersten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segersten. 50% of Segersten men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    50%
  • Tool Maker
    50%

What Segersten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Segersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segersten 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Segersten. 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 37 military records available for the last name Segersten. For the veterans among your Segersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segersten lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Segersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Segersten in 1941 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segersten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segersten 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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