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Sigurd Family History

Sigurd 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: Sigur, Figura, Segur, Sogard, Sigmund, Segura, Simard, Sicard, Figard

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Where is the Sigurd family from?

You can see how Sigurd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigurd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigurd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sigurd families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigurd's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sigurd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigurd 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 212 census records available for the last name Sigurd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigurd 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Sigurd. 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 83 military records available for the last name Sigurd. For the veterans among your Sigurd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigurd lifespan?

Average Sigurd life expectancy in 1997 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigurd 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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