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Sigman Family History

Sigman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegmann. Compare Sigmon. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Siegmann. Compare Zigman.

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


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Where is the Sigman family from?

You can see how Sigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sigman families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sigman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sigman families in 1891.
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What did your Sigman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Sigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sigman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sigman. For the veterans among your Sigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sigman in 1942 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigman 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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