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Sargant Family History

Sargant Surname Meaning

see Sargent.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sargant family from?

You can see how Sargant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sargant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sargant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Sargant families living in Surrey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Sargant's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sargant families in 1891.
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What did your Sargant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sargant. 54% of Sargant men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Sargant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sargant were Metal produce Merchant and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    54%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Metal produce Merchant
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

What Sargant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Sargant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargant 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sargant. 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 893 military records available for the last name Sargant. For the veterans among your Sargant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sargant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sargant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sargant in 1964 was 91, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sargant 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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