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Signell Family History

Signell 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: Bignell, Tinnell, Sidwell, Wignall, Snell, Schnell, Signer, Simrell

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Where is the Signell family from?

You can see how Signell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Signell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Signell family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Signell's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Signell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signell 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 181 census records available for the last name Signell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signell 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Signell. 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 22 military records available for the last name Signell. For the veterans among your Signell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Signell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Signell in 1966 was 51, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Signell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Signell 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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