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Sigil Family History

Sigil 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: Vigil, Sigel, Sigal, Sigl, Virgil, Siegel, Civil, Igel, Singel, Smail

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Where is the Sigil family from?

You can see how Sigil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sigil families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sigil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sigil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigil 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 73 census records available for the last name Sigil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigil 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sigil. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sigil. For the veterans among your Sigil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigil lifespan?

Average Sigil life expectancy in 1968 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigil 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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