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Fagert Family History

Fagert 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: Fager, Tagert, Sagert, Hagert, Hager, Faber, Sager, Faler, Rager

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Where is the Fagert family from?

You can see how Fagert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fagert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fagert families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fagert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fagert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagert 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 Fagert ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Fagert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagert 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fagert. 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 Fagert. For the veterans among your Fagert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagert lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Fagert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fagert in 1970 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fagert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagert 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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