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Pargett Family History

Pargett 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, Targett, Padgett, Parrett, Parlett, Pagett, Sargent, Barrett

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Where is the Pargett family from?

You can see how Pargett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pargett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pargett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Pargett families living in Norfolk. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pargett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pargett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Pargett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pargett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pargett. 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 86 military records available for the last name Pargett. For the veterans among your Pargett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pargett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Pargett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pargett in 1968 was 72, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pargett 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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