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Sigh Family History

Sigh Name Meaning

see Sye .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: High, Singh, Nigh, Sligh, Sieh, Sigl, Vigh, Sigg, Rich, Smith

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Where is the Sigh family from?

You can see how Sigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sigh families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sigh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sigh. 47% of Sigh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Coal Miner
    27%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Sigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigh 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Sigh. 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 372 military records available for the last name Sigh. For the veterans among your Sigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sigh in 1967 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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