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Segerstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Segerström): ornamental name composed of the elements seger ‘victory’ (or Seger- from placenames such as Segerstad with various possible meanings).

Additionally, the second component of the name, ström, translates to ‘river’.

This combination suggests a connection to themes of triumph and natural waterways.

Such names often reflect cultural or geographical significance within Swedish heritage.

The name Segerström exemplifies the rich tradition of naming in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Segerstrom family from?

You can see how Segerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segerstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Segerstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Segerstrom families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Segerstrom's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Segerstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Segerstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Segerstrom. 100% of Segerstrom 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Segerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segerstrom 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Segerstrom. 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 323 military records available for the last name Segerstrom. For the veterans among your Segerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segerstrom lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Segerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Segerstrom in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segerstrom 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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