This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sargan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sargan Family History

Sargan 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: Sagan, Gargan, Dargan, Saran, Hargan, Sargent, Organ, Karman, Fagan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sargan family from?

You can see how Sargan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sargan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sargan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Sargan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sargan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sargan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sargan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sargan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sargan. 100% of Sargan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Sargan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sargan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Sargan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Sargan

Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Sargan. 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.

View all Sargan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Sargan. For the veterans among your Sargan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sargan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sargan family history

Discover More

What is the average Sargan lifespan?

Average Sargan life expectancy in 1965 was 104 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sargan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sargan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sargan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial