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Sigford Family History

Sigford 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: Sifford, Bigford, Pigford, Siford, Winford, Milford, Gifford, Shuford

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Where is the Sigford family from?

You can see how Sigford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sigford families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Sigford's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sigford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigford 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 Sigford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sigford. 50% of Sigford men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Lawyer
    20%

What Sigford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Sigford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigford 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sigford. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sigford. For the veterans among your Sigford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sigford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sigford in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigford 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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