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Largent Family History

Largent Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk of Norman origin): nickname for someone with silvery hair, a variant of Argent with fused French definite article l(e).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Largent family from?

You can see how Largent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Largent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Largent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Largent families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Largent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Largent families in 1891.
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What did your Largent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Largent. 75% of Largent men worked as a Farm Labourer and 82% of Largent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Largent were Cowman and Dress Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    75%
  • Cowman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Dress Machinist
    7%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Largent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Largent 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Largent. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Largent. For the veterans among your Largent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Largent lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Largent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Largent in 1946 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Largent 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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