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Sigerson Family History

Sigerson 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: Segerson, Siverson, Simerson, Iverson, Ingerson, Einerson, Pierson

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Where is the Sigerson family from?

You can see how Sigerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Sigerson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigerson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sigerson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigerson 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 Sigerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Governess were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigerson. 34% of Sigerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sigerson women worked as a Governess.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Governess
    100%

What Sigerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Sigerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigerson 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Sigerson. 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 260 military records available for the last name Sigerson. For the veterans among your Sigerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sigerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sigerson in 1963 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigerson 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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