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Sigward Family History

Sigward 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: Seward, Sogard, Sward, Simard, Sicard, Figard, Sheward, Soward

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Where is the Sigward family from?

You can see how Sigward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigward family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sigward families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sigward's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sigward families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Sigward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigward 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sigward. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sigward. For the veterans among your Sigward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigward lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Sigward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sigward in 1944 was 27, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigward 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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