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Signor Family History

Signor Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Signore.

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


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Where is the Signor family from?

You can see how Signor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Signor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Signor families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Signor's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Signor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signor 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 Signor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Seamster was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Signor. 100% of Signor men worked as a Seamster.

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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

  • Seamster
    100%

What Signor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Signor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signor 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Signor. 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 Signor. For the veterans among your Signor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signor lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Signor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Signor in 1952 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Signor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Signor 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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