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Segton Family History

Segton 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: Seaton, Sexton, Setton, Sefton, Seeton, Seton, Elton, Fenton, Felton

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Where is the Segton family from?

You can see how Segton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Segton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Segton family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Segton's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Segton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Segton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Segton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Segton. For the veterans among your Segton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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