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Hargette Family History

Hargette 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: Hargett, Margetts, Parlette, Targett, Charette, Barnette, Forgette

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Where is the Hargette family from?

You can see how Hargette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hargette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hargette families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hargette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hargette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargette 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 Hargette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargette. 43% of Hargette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hargette women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hargette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Hargette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargette 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hargette. 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 93 military records available for the last name Hargette. For the veterans among your Hargette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hargette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hargette in 1962 was 44, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hargette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargette 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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