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Nogent Family History

Nogent 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: Nugent, Nolen, Bogen, Gent, Mogen, Hogen, Vogen, Argent, Agent

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Where is the Nogent family from?

You can see how Nogent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nogent family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nogent families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Nogent families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nogent's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nogent families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nogent 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 Nogent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nogent. 100% of Nogent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nogent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Nogent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nogent 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Nogent. 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 947 military records available for the last name Nogent. For the veterans among your Nogent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nogent lifespan?

Average Nogent life expectancy in 1968 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nogent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nogent 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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