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Sig Family History

Sig Name 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: Six, Sik, Vig, Si, Sing, Sieg, Sia, Sim, Sin, Sis

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Where is the Sig family from?

You can see how Sig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sig families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sig 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 Sig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sig 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Sig. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Sig. For the veterans among your Sig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sig lifespan?

Average Sig life expectancy in 1969 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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