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Segner Family History

Segner Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German segener ‘magician’ (agent derivative of sēgen ‘magical blessing charm’).

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


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Where is the Segner family from?

You can see how Segner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Segner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Segner families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Segner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Segner families in 1891.
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What did your Segner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Segner. 100% of Segner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Segner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segner 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Segner. 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 828 military records available for the last name Segner. For the veterans among your Segner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Segner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Segner in 1957 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segner 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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