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Sigg Family History

Sigg Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Sick

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


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Where is the Sigg family from?

You can see how Sigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sigg family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sigg's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sigg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigg 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 Sigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigg. 32% of Sigg men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Sigg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigg were Knitter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Knitter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • School Teacher
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Sigg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sigg. 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 685 military records available for the last name Sigg. For the veterans among your Sigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sigg in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigg 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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