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Seigner Family History

Seigner 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: Eigner, Seiger, Seiner, Segner, Spigner, Signer, Reigner, Seidner

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Where is the Seigner family from?

You can see how Seigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seigner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Seigner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Seigner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seigner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seigner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Seigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Seigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigner 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Seigner. 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 132 military records available for the last name Seigner. For the veterans among your Seigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Seigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Seigner in 1973 was 64, and 43 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seigner 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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