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Sagton Family History

Sagton 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: Salton, Saxton, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton, Samson, Seaton, Payton

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Where is the Sagton family from?

You can see how Sagton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sagton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sagton families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sagton's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Sagton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Sagton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sagton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sagton. For the veterans among your Sagton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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