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Seigal Family History

Seigal Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegel. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Segal.

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


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Where is the Seigal family from?

You can see how Seigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Seigal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Seigal families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Seigal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seigal families in 1880.
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What did your Seigal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seigal. 26% of Seigal men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Seigal women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seigal were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Seigal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigal 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Seigal. 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 333 military records available for the last name Seigal. For the veterans among your Seigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seigal in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seigal 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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