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Signe Family History

Signe 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: Signer, Signs, Sigle, Sine, Stone, Sidney, Senne, Eigner, Vine, Line

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Where is the Signe family from?

You can see how Signe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Signe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Signe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Signe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Signe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Signe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Signe. 100% of Signe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Signe women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Signe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Signe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signe 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Signe. 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 42 military records available for the last name Signe. For the veterans among your Signe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Signe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Signe in 1986 was 74, and 80 in 1997.

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