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Seigley Family History

Seigley 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: Keigley, Sigley, Shigley, Seigle, Seigler, Seeley, Sibley, Seiger

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Where is the Seigley family from?

You can see how Seigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seigley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Seigley families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Seigley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seigley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Seigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigley 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Seigley. 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 58 military records available for the last name Seigley. For the veterans among your Seigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Seigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seigley in 1957 was 45, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seigley 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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