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Seigan Family History

Seigan 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: Segan, Seigal, Selman, Seiger, Leiman, Sagan, Degan, Selan, Megan

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Where is the Seigan family from?

You can see how Seigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Seigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Seigan families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Seigan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Seigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seigan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Seigan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Seigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Seigan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Seigan. For the veterans among your Seigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Seigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Seigan in 1969 was 69, and 79 in 1982.

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