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Seigford Family History

Seigford 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: Swinford, Sifford, Seaford, Bigford, Seekford, Pigford, Siford

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Where is the Seigford family from?

You can see how Seigford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seigford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Seigford families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Seigford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seigford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seigford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seigford ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Seigford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Seigford. 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 45 military records available for the last name Seigford. For the veterans among your Seigford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Seigford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Seigford in 1963 was 29, and 89 in 1994.

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