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Sigur Family History

Sigur Surname Meaning

French: variant of Ségur (see Segur) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Sigur family from?

You can see how Sigur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sigur families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigur's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sigur families in 1911.
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What did your Sigur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigur. 34% of Sigur men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sigur women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigur were Timekeeper and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Porter
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Timekeeper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Sigur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sigur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigur 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Sigur. 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 204 military records available for the last name Sigur. For the veterans among your Sigur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigur lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Sigur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sigur in 1953 was 37, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigur 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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