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Segrest Family History

Segrest Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegrist.

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


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Where is the Segrest family from?

You can see how Segrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segrest family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Segrest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Segrest families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Segrest's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Segrest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segrest 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 Segrest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segrest. 47% of Segrest men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Segrest women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segrest were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Segrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segrest 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Segrest. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Segrest. For the veterans among your Segrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segrest lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Segrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Segrest in 1950 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Segrest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segrest 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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