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Nagant Family History

Nagant 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: Nagano, Gant, Fagan, Pagan, Nagata, Sagan, Nagar, Galant, Hagan

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Where is the Nagant family from?

You can see how Nagant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nagant families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Nagant family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagant's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Nagant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Nagant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagant 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Nagant. 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 40 military records available for the last name Nagant. For the veterans among your Nagant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagant 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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