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Sigle Name Meaning

South German: variant of Siegel

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


Similar surnames: Sigl, Seigle, Siegle, Gigler, Sigg, Siegler, Wigle, Sidle, Sigley

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Where is the Sigle family from?

You can see how Sigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Sigle families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Sigle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sigle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigle. 21% of Sigle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sigle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigle were Carpenter 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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigle 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Sigle. 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 696 military records available for the last name Sigle. For the veterans among your Sigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sigle in 1957 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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