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Sigourney Family History

Sigourney 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: Journey, Gorney, Gurney, Gourley, Sojourner, Sidney, Torney, Courtney

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Where is the Sigourney family from?

You can see how Sigourney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigourney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigourney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Sigourney families living in Massachusetts. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sigourney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sigourney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigourney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sigourney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sigourney. 50% of Sigourney men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sigourney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigourney 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Sigourney. 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 404 military records available for the last name Sigourney. For the veterans among your Sigourney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigourney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sigourney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sigourney in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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