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Sargen Family History

Sargen 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: Sargent, Sagen, Bargen, Largen, Sarge, Sarten, Sorgen, Hagen, Harben

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Where is the Sargen family from?

You can see how Sargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sargen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sargen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Sargen families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sargen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sargen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sargen 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 Sargen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sargen. 46% of Sargen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sargen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sargen were Foreman and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Lumber Dealer
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Sargen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sargen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargen 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Sargen. 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 197 military records available for the last name Sargen. For the veterans among your Sargen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sargen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sargen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sargen in 1962 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sargen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sargen 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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