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Sargaent Family History

Sargaent 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: Sargent, Largent, Sergent, Argent, Sargeant, Surgent, Sagan, Parent

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Where is the Sargaent family from?

You can see how Sargaent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sargaent family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sargaent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sargaent families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sargaent's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sargaent families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Sargaent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargaent 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sargaent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sargaent. For the veterans among your Sargaent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sargaent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sargaent 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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