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Siegan Family History

Siegan 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: Siegman, Segan, Siegal, Siegel, Sagan, Degan, Shean, Selan, Skehan

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Where is the Siegan family from?

You can see how Siegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siegan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Siegan families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Siegan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Siegan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siegan 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 Siegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siegan. 100% of Siegan women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Siegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Siegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siegan 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Siegan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Siegan. For the veterans among your Siegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siegan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Siegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Siegan in 1963 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siegan 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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