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Dugent Family History

Dugent 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, Eugene, Dent, Gent, Durant, Dugan, Dygert, Argent, Agent

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Where is the Dugent family from?

You can see how Dugent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dugent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dugent family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dugent's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Dugent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dugent 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 Dugent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dugent. 34% of Dugent men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Draftsman
    34%

What Dugent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Dugent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugent 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Dugent. 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 133 military records available for the last name Dugent. For the veterans among your Dugent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dugent lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dugent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dugent in 1966 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dugent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dugent 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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