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Siglinger Family History

Siglinger 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: Slinger, Salinger, Schlinger, Dillinger, Fillinger, Killinger

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Where is the Siglinger family from?

You can see how Siglinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siglinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siglinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Siglinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 51% of all the recorded Siglinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Siglinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siglinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siglinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siglinger. 43% of Siglinger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Operator
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Siglinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siglinger 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Siglinger. 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 122 military records available for the last name Siglinger. For the veterans among your Siglinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siglinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Siglinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Siglinger in 1961 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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