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Segalla Family History

Segalla Surname Meaning

Italian (northern): metonymic occupational name from segàla a variant of segale ‘rye’ (see Segale).

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


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Where is the Segalla family from?

You can see how Segalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segalla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Segalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Segalla families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Segalla's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Segalla families in 1911.
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What did your Segalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segalla. 56% of Segalla men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Segalla women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segalla were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    56%
  • Welder
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Segalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Segalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segalla 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Segalla. 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 154 military records available for the last name Segalla. For the veterans among your Segalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segalla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Segalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Segalla in 1962 was 39, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segalla 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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