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Seigel Family History

Seigel Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Siegel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Seigel family from?

You can see how Seigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Seigel families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seigel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Seigel families in 1891.
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What did your Seigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seigel. 19% of Seigel men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Seigel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seigel were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Seigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Seigel. 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 Seigel. For the veterans among your Seigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Seigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seigel in 1951 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seigel 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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