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Siegner Family History

Siegner Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone who lived on wet ground from a dilaect word Seigen ‘low wet spot’.

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


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Where is the Siegner family from?

You can see how Siegner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siegner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siegner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Siegner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Siegner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Siegner families in 1911.
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What did your Siegner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Siegner. 56% of Siegner men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farming
    45%

What Siegner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siegner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siegner 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 Siegner. 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 397 military records available for the last name Siegner. For the veterans among your Siegner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siegner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Siegner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Siegner in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siegner 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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