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Seegert Family History

Seegert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seeger

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


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Where is the Seegert family from?

You can see how Seegert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seegert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seegert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Seegert families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Seegert's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Seegert families in 1911.
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What did your Seegert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seegert. 27% of Seegert men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Seegert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seegert were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Seegert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seegert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seegert 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Seegert. 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 517 military records available for the last name Seegert. For the veterans among your Seegert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seegert lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Seegert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seegert in 1943 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seegert 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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