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Seigler Family History

Seigler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sigler.

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


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Where is the Seigler family from?

You can see how Seigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Seigler families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Seigler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Seigler families in 1911.
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What did your Seigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seigler. 23% of Seigler men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Seigler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seigler were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Seigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigler 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Seigler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Seigler. For the veterans among your Seigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seigler in 1955 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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