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Segna Family History

Segna 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: Senna, Sena, Hegna, Serna, Megna, Serra, Penna, Senne, Seda, Sens

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Where is the Segna family from?

You can see how Segna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Segna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Segna families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Segna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Segna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Segna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segna. 56% of Segna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Segna women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Musician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Segna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Segna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segna 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Segna. 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 190 military records available for the last name Segna. For the veterans among your Segna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segna lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Segna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Segna in 1961 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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