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Siegal Family History

Siegal Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Segal.

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


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Where is the Siegal family from?

You can see how Siegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siegal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Siegal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Siegal families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Siegal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Siegal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siegal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Siegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siegal. 20% of Siegal men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Siegal women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siegal were Clerk and Typist.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Typist
    9%

What Siegal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Siegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siegal 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Siegal. 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 Siegal. For the veterans among your Siegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siegal lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Siegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Siegal in 1950 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siegal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siegal 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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