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Nuggent Family History

Nuggent 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: Nugent, Huggett, Nugen, Neugent, Newgent, Suggett, Surgent, Sargent

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Where is the Nuggent family from?

You can see how Nuggent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuggent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nuggent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nuggent family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuggent's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nuggent families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Nuggent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuggent 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nuggent. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nuggent. For the veterans among your Nuggent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuggent lifespan?

Average Nuggent life expectancy in 2001 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuggent 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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