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Signo Family History

Signo 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: Siano, Siino, Signs, Signor, Pino, Tiano, Tino, Signore, Nino, Seno

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Where is the Signo family from?

You can see how Signo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Signo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Signo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Signo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signo 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 Signo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Signo. 100% of Signo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Signo women worked as an 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Signo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Signo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signo 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Signo. 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 19 military records available for the last name Signo. For the veterans among your Signo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Signo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Signo in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Signo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Signo 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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