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Newgent Family History

Newgent Surname Meaning

Irish and English (of Norman origin): variant of Nugent.

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


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Where is the Newgent family from?

You can see how Newgent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newgent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newgent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Newgent family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Newgent's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Newgent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newgent 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 Newgent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newgent. 52% of Newgent men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Newgent women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newgent were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bus Operator
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Newgent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newgent 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Newgent. 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 626 military records available for the last name Newgent. For the veterans among your Newgent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newgent lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Newgent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Newgent in 1962 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newgent 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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