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Stigent Family History

Stigent 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: Stigen, Sargent, Stigers, Stien, Swigert, Sergent, Student, Wigent

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Where is the Stigent family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stigent 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 Stigent 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 Stigent. 100% of Stigent men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Stigent 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Stigent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stigent 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Stigent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stigent. For the veterans among your Stigent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stigent lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Stigent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stigent in 1974 was 62, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stigent 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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