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Sargeent Family History

Sargeent 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: Sargent, Sargeant, Largent, Sergent, Argent, Sergeant, Surgent

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Where is the Sargeent family from?

You can see how Sargeent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sargeent family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sargeent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sargeent family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Sargeent's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sargeent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sargeent 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 63 census records available for the last name Sargeent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargeent 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sargeent. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sargeent. For the veterans among your Sargeent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sargeent lifespan?

Average Sargeent life expectancy in 1982 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sargeent 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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