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Seggel Family History

Seggel 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: Segel, Seigel, Engel, Mergel, Mengel, Egger, Siegel, Seiger, Hegge

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Where is the Seggel family from?

You can see how Seggel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seggel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seggel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Seggel families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Seggel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Seggel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seggel 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 Seggel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seggel. 100% of Seggel women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Seggel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Seggel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seggel 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Seggel. 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 283 military records available for the last name Seggel. For the veterans among your Seggel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seggel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Seggel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Seggel in 1967 was 83, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seggel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seggel 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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