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Segovia Family History

Segovia Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the city of this name in central Spain.

The placename is of uncertain origin (possibly based on a Celtic element sego ‘victory’).

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


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Where is the Segovia family from?

You can see how Segovia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segovia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Segovia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Segovia families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Segovia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Segovia families in 1911.
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What did your Segovia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segovia. 56% of Segovia men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Segovia women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segovia were Day Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Day Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Segovia. 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 542 military records available for the last name Segovia. For the veterans among your Segovia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segovia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Segovia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Segovia in 1962 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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