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Segnit Family History

Segnit 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: Segner, Senft, Seguin, Segui, Segrist, Dennis, Senne, Senna, Regis

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Where is the Segnit family from?

You can see how Segnit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segnit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Segnit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Segnit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Segnit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segnit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Segnit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segnit 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Segnit. 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 21 military records available for the last name Segnit. For the veterans among your Segnit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segnit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Segnit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Segnit in 1966 was 48, and 77 in 2002.

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