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Sigal Family History

Sigal Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Segal.

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


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Where is the Sigal family from?

You can see how Sigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sigal families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sigal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sigal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigal 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 Sigal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigal. 29% of Sigal men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Sigal women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigal were Owner 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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    21%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Sigal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigal 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 Sigal. 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 661 military records available for the last name Sigal. For the veterans among your Sigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sigal in 1954 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigal 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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