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Segura Family History

Segura Name Meaning

Spanish and Catalan: habitational name from any of various places called Segura named with segura feminine form of Spanish seguro and Catalan segur ‘safe well-defended’.

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


Similar surnames: Segur, Serra, Segarra, Eguia, Eger, Oseguera, Gura, Moura, Sequeira

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Where is the Segura family from?

You can see how Segura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segura family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Segura families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Segura families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Segura's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Segura families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Segura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Segura. 100% of Segura 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Segura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segura 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Segura. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Segura. For the veterans among your Segura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segura lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Segura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Segura in 1943 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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