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Pargitt Family History

Pargitt 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: Parfitt, Padgitt, Parrott, Hargett, Targett, Pruitt, Padgett, Parrett

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Where is the Pargitt family from?

You can see how Pargitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pargitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pargitt families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pargitt's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Pargitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pargitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pargitt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pargitt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pargitt. For the veterans among your Pargitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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