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Sigles Family History

Sigles 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: Sigler, Sigley, Sirles, Siles, Sigle, Miles, Sales, Giles, Sibley

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Where is the Sigles family from?

You can see how Sigles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sigles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sigles families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sigles families in 1891.
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What did your Sigles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigles. 70% of Sigles men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sigles women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigles were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Sigles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigles 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sigles. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sigles. For the veterans among your Sigles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Sigles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sigles in 1969 was 74, and 88 in 1989.

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