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Segler Family History

Segler Surname Meaning

German:: northern variant of Sigler. occupational name for a sailor or a sail maker from Middle Low German segeler.

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


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Where is the Segler family from?

You can see how Segler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Segler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Segler families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Segler's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Segler families in 1911.
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What did your Segler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segler. 19% of Segler men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Segler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segler were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • House Work
    10%

What Segler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Segler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segler 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Segler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Segler. For the veterans among your Segler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Segler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Segler in 1952 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segler 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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