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Sugent Family History

Sugent 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, Surgent, Sargent, Eugene, Gent, Sergent, Argent, Suen, Agent

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Where is the Sugent family from?

You can see how Sugent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sugent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sugent family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sugent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sugent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sugent 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 Sugent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sugent. 100% of Sugent men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sugent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Sugent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sugent 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sugent. 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 80 military records available for the last name Sugent. For the veterans among your Sugent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sugent lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Sugent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sugent in 1948 was 40, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sugent 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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