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Sarjeant Family History

Sarjeant Surname Meaning

see Sargent.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sarjeant family from?

You can see how Sarjeant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarjeant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarjeant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Sarjeant families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sarjeant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sarjeant families in 1911.
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What did your Sarjeant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sarjeant. 100% of Sarjeant men worked as a Merchant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sarjeant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarjeant 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Sarjeant. 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 291 military records available for the last name Sarjeant. For the veterans among your Sarjeant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarjeant lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sarjeant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sarjeant in 1955 was 46, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarjeant 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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