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Szeg Family History

Szeg 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: Steg, Sieg, Sze, Song, Sang, Shen, Sheng, See, Seed, Ozer

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Where is the Szeg family from?

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

What did your Szeg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Szeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szeg 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Szeg. 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 65 military records available for the last name Szeg. For the veterans among your Szeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szeg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Szeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Szeg in 1958 was 55, and 83 in 2002.

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