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Sigwalt Family History

Sigwalt 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: Sigala, Sigal, Sumwalt, Stewart, Seewald, Siddall, Sidwell, Vignali

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Where is the Sigwalt family from?

You can see how Sigwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigwalt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigwalt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sigwalt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigwalt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sigwalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigwalt 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 Sigwalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sigwalt. 60% of Sigwalt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Sigwalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Sigwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigwalt 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Sigwalt. 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 154 military records available for the last name Sigwalt. For the veterans among your Sigwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigwalt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Sigwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sigwalt in 1942 was 54, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigwalt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigwalt 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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