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Signall Family History

Signall 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: Wignall, Bagnall, Siddall, Vignali, Wigfall, Bignell, Schnall, Sigala

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Where is the Signall family from?

You can see how Signall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Signall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Signall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Signall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Signall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Signall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Signall. 100% of Signall men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Signall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signall 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Signall. 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 34 military records available for the last name Signall. For the veterans among your Signall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Signall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Signall in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2001.

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