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Sagden Family History

Sagden 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: Sanden, Sugden, Sagen, Hagen, Hayden, Harden, Carden, Spoden, Marden

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Where is the Sagden family from?

You can see how Sagden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sagden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sagden families living in Essex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sagden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sagden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sagden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagden 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sagden. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sagden. For the veterans among your Sagden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagden 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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