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Sigers Family History

Sigers Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Siegers a patronymic from Sieger or from Seigers a patronymic from Seiger.

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


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Where is the Sigers family from?

You can see how Sigers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sigers family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sigers's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sigers families in 1911.
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What did your Sigers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigers. 39% of Sigers men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Sigers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigers were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Coal Miner
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    75%
  • Laundress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sigers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigers 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sigers. 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 142 military records available for the last name Sigers. For the veterans among your Sigers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sigers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sigers in 1952 was 47, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigers 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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