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Sarjent Family History

Sarjent Surname Meaning

see Sargent.

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


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Where is the Sarjent family from?

You can see how Sarjent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarjent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sarjent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sarjent families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sarjent's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Sarjent families in 1891.
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What did your Sarjent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarjent. 50% of Sarjent men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sarjent women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Accountant
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sarjent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Sarjent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarjent 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Sarjent. 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 96 military records available for the last name Sarjent. For the veterans among your Sarjent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarjent lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sarjent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sarjent in 1966 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarjent 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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