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Siglin Family History

Siglin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sieglen from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Sigilo formed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Siglin family from?

You can see how Siglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siglin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Siglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 72 Siglin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Siglin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Siglin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siglin 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 Siglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siglin. 18% of Siglin men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Siglin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siglin were Carpenter and Inspector.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Inspector
    19%

What Siglin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Siglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siglin 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Siglin. 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 471 military records available for the last name Siglin. For the veterans among your Siglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siglin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Siglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Siglin in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siglin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siglin 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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