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Seegal Family History

Seegal Name 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: Sehgal, Segal, Spegal, Senegal, Siegal, Seigal, Senecal, Siegel, Seal

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Where is the Seegal family from?

You can see how Seegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seegal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seegal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Seegal families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Seegal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seegal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seegal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seegal. 67% of Seegal men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Seegal women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Seegal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Seegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seegal 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Seegal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Seegal. For the veterans among your Seegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seegal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Seegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seegal in 1972 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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