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Fagant Family History

Fagant 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: Fagan, Fagnant, Gant, Pagan, Sagan, Nagano, Galant, Hagan, Fant

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Where is the Fagant family from?

You can see how Fagant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fagant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fagant families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fagant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fagant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagant 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 Fagant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fagant. 100% of Fagant 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 Fagant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Fagant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagant 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fagant. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fagant. For the veterans among your Fagant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fagant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fagant in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fagant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagant 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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