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Siegh Family History

Siegh 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: Singh, Sieg, Sieh, Siegl, Diego, Siegel, Seth, High, Sleigh, Wiech

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Where is the Siegh family from?

You can see how Siegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siegh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Siegh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Siegh families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Siegh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siegh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siegh 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 Siegh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siegh. 100% of Siegh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Siegh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Siegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siegh 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Siegh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Siegh. For the veterans among your Siegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siegh lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Siegh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Siegh in 1976 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siegh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siegh 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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