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Segraves Family History

Segraves Surname Meaning

English: variant of Seagrave.

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


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Where is the Segraves family from?

You can see how Segraves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segraves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Segraves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Segraves families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Segraves's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Segraves families in 1911.
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What did your Segraves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segraves. 25% of Segraves men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Segraves women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segraves were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Segraves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segraves 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Segraves. 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 Segraves. For the veterans among your Segraves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segraves lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Segraves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Segraves in 1949 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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