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Siegel Family History

Siegel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker of seals or signet rings or for an official in charge of a seal from Middle High German sigel ‘seal’. The Jewish surname can also be artificial.

German: from a medieval personal name a pet form of the various ancient Germanic personal names formed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element for example Siegfried.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Segal.

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


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You can see how Siegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Siegel families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Siegel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Siegel families in 1891.
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What did your Siegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Siegel. 100% of Siegel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Siegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siegel 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 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Siegel. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Siegel. For the veterans among your Siegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siegel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Siegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Siegel in 1943 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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