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Sigman Family History

Sigman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegmann . Compare Sigmon . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Siegmann . Compare Zigman .

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


Similar surnames: Siegman, Zigman, Siman, Sigmon, Kilman, Birman, Lipman, Sitzman

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Where is the Sigman family from?

You can see how Sigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Sigman families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sigman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sigman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sigman. 54% of Sigman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sigman women worked as a Milliner. .

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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
    54%
  • Journalier
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Milliner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Sigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sigman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sigman. For the veterans among your Sigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sigman in 1942 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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