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Sargett Family History

Sargett 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, Hargett, Targett, Sarrett, Barrett, Margetts, Garnett

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Where is the Sargett family from?

You can see how Sargett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sargett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sargett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sargett families living in Somerset. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sargett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Sargett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sargett 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 Sargett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sargett. 100% of Sargett 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 Sargett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Sargett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargett 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sargett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sargett. For the veterans among your Sargett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sargett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sargett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sargett

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