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Sigl Family History

Sigl Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria): variant of Siegel

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


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Where is the Sigl family from?

You can see how Sigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Sigl families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sigl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sigl families in 1880.
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What did your Sigl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigl. 42% of Sigl men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sigl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sigl were Baker and Operator.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Sigl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigl 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Sigl. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sigl. For the veterans among your Sigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sigl in 1962 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigl 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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