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Seglan Family History

Seglan 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: Selan, Segan, Selman, Sagan, Serlin, Sella, Sellman, Belan, Degan

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Where is the Seglan family from?

You can see how Seglan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seglan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seglan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Seglan families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Seglan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Seglan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seglan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Seglan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seglan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Seglan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Seglan. For the veterans among your Seglan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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