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Sigler Family History

Sigler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of seals and signet rings or for an official keeper of a seal from an agent derivative of Middle High German sigel ‘seal’.

Probably also an Americanized form of German Ziegler.

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


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Where is the Sigler family from?

You can see how Sigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sigler families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sigler's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sigler families in 1911.
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What did your Sigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sigler. 60% of Sigler men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Sigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sigler. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Sigler. For the veterans among your Sigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sigler in 1943 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigler 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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