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Signett Family History

Signett 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: Sinnett, Liggett, Sinnott, Minett, Sibbett, Swiggett, Signer, Kinnett

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Where is the Signett family from?

You can see how Signett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Signett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Signett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Signett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Signett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Signett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Signett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Signett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signett 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Signett. 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 91 military records available for the last name Signett. For the veterans among your Signett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Signett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Signett in 1968 was 19, and 88 in 2004.

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