This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gargent family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gargent Family History

Gargent 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: Sargent, Largent, Argent, Garret, Garten, Garnett, Parent, Garrett

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gargent family from?

You can see how Gargent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargent family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gargent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gargent families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gargent's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gargent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gargent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gargent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gargent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargent census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gargent

Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Gargent. 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.

View all Gargent immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Gargent. For the veterans among your Gargent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gargent military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gargent family history

Discover More

What is the average Gargent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gargent 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gargent

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gargent family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial