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Seigle Family History

Seigle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegel.

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


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Where is the Seigle family from?

You can see how Seigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seigle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Seigle families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Seigle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Seigle families in 1911.
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What did your Seigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seigle. 22% of Seigle men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Seigle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seigle were Manager and Assembler.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Assembler
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Seigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigle 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Seigle. 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 Seigle. For the veterans among your Seigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigle lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Seigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Seigle in 1946 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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