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Segle Family History

Segle 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: Selle, Segale, Seele, Begle, Segler, Seale, Egle, Siegle, Seagle

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Where is the Segle family from?

You can see how Segle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Segle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Segle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Segle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Segle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segle 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 Segle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segle. 37% of Segle men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmworker
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Segle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Segle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segle 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Segle. 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 113 military records available for the last name Segle. For the veterans among your Segle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Segle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Segle in 1966 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segle 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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