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Largant Family History

Largant 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: Largent, Sargent, Langan, Gargano, Tarrant, Lagana, Argent, Gargan

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Where is the Largant family from?

You can see how Largant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Largant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Largant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Largant families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Largant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Largant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Largant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Largant 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 Largant. 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 26 military records available for the last name Largant. For the veterans among your Largant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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