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Sigelman Family History

Sigelman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Siegelman, Selman, Spielman, Kielman, Vogelman, Sillman, Eidelman

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Where is the Sigelman family from?

You can see how Sigelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sigelman family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sigelman's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Sigelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigelman 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 Sigelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigelman. 50% of Sigelman men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Sigelman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigelman were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Sigelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Sigelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigelman 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Sigelman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sigelman. For the veterans among your Sigelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigelman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sigelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sigelman in 1944 was 18, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigelman 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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