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Sighn Family History

Sighn 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: Simon, Light, Ligon, Sagan, High, Sidhu, Kiehn, Singh, Sison, Slight

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Where is the Sighn family from?

You can see how Sighn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sighn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sighn families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sighn's in USA. California had the highest population of Sighn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sighn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sighn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sighn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sighn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sighn. For the veterans among your Sighn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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