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Segnan Family History

Segnan Surname 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: Segan, Degnan, Selman, Senna, Sagan, Magnan, Sena, Degan, Selan

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Where is the Segnan family from?

You can see how Segnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segnan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Segnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Segnan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Segnan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Segnan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Segnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segnan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Segnan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Segnan. For the veterans among your Segnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segnan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Segnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Segnan in 1975 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segnan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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