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Fagent Family History

Fagent Surname 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: Agent, Bagent, Fagen, Hagen, Sargent, Fagan, Parent, Gent, Fant

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Where is the Fagent family from?

You can see how Fagent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagent family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Fagent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Fagent families living in Surrey. This was about 82% of all the recorded Fagent's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Fagent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fagent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fagent. 100% of Fagent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Fagent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Fagent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagent 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Fagent. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Fagent. For the veterans among your Fagent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagent lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fagent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fagent in 1967 was 67, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fagent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagent 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.

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