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Sigmann Family History

Sigmann 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: Sigman, Siegmann, Digman, Stegmann, Seemann, Siman, Ziemann, Wiemann

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Where is the Sigmann family from?

You can see how Sigmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sigmann families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sigmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sigmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sigmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sigmann. 67% of Sigmann men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Sigmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigmann 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Sigmann. 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 155 military records available for the last name Sigmann. For the veterans among your Sigmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sigmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sigmann in 1963 was 91, and 54 in 2001.

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