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Segear Family History

Segear 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: Seger, Segar, Beger, Seiger, Sager, Sugar, Deger, Eger, Reger, Leger

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Where is the Segear family from?

You can see how Segear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Segear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Segear families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Segear's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Segear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Segear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segear. 100% of Segear men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Segear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segear 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Segear. 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 60 military records available for the last name Segear. For the veterans among your Segear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segear lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Segear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Segear in 1949 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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