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Signer Family History

Signer Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Signau near Bern Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Signer family from?

You can see how Signer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Signer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Signer families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Signer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Signer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Signer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Signer. 46% of Signer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Signer women worked as a Student.

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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
    46%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Agent
    19%
  • Presser
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Signer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Signer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signer 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Signer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Signer. For the veterans among your Signer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Signer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Signer in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Signer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Signer 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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