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Neugent Name Meaning

English: variant of Nugent .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Newgent, Nugen, Sergeant, Nugent, Sergent, Tennent, Eggett, Largent

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Where is the Neugent family from?

You can see how Neugent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neugent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neugent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Neugent families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Neugent's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Neugent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neugent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neugent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neugent. 34% of Neugent men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Neugent women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neugent were Foreman and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neugent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neugent 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Neugent. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 788 military records available for the last name Neugent. For the veterans among your Neugent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neugent lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Neugent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Neugent in 1957 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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