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Bargett Family History

Bargett 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: Barrett, Barnett, Burgett, Hargett, Targett, Badgett, Barlett

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Where is the Bargett family from?

You can see how Bargett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bargett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bargett families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bargett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bargett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bargett 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 Bargett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bargett. 100% of Bargett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bargett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Bargett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bargett 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Bargett. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bargett. For the veterans among your Bargett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bargett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Bargett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bargett in 1971 was 75, and 79 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bargett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bargett 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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