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Segaloff Family History

Segaloff 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: Egloff, Stoloff, Segale, Angeloff, Beloff, Sadoff, Swerdloff

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Where is the Segaloff family from?

You can see how Segaloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segaloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Segaloff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Segaloff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Segaloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segaloff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Segaloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segaloff. 34% of Segaloff men worked as a Buyer. .

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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

  • Buyer
    34%
  • Jeweler
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Segaloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segaloff 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Segaloff. 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 39 military records available for the last name Segaloff. For the veterans among your Segaloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segaloff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Segaloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Segaloff in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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