Segerson Family History

Segerson Surname Meaning

Irish: probably an altered form of Searson. Americanized form of an unidentified Norwegian patronymic probably Sigurdsen (see Sigurdson).

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Segersson: from the ornamental name Seger ‘victory’ + son ‘son’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Reierson, Stenerson, Enerson, Ingerson, Bergerson, Peerson, Helgerson, Solverson, Peterson, Everson

4,000 record(s) for Segerson

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
376	Military Records
227	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
907	Member Trees

Where is the Segerson family from?

You can see how Segerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Segerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Segerson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Segerson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Segerson families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Segerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Segerson.

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

42%

Farmer

42%

Foreman

17%

What Segerson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Segerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segerson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 227 immigration records available for the last name Segerson. 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.

Military Records

There are 376 military records available for the last name Segerson. For the veterans among your Segerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Segerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Segerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Segerson in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segerson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.