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Sargert Family History

Sargert Name 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, Sagert, Sanger, Sager, Largent, Swigert, Saeger, Karger

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Where is the Sargert family from?

You can see how Sargert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sargert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sargert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Sargert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sargert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sargert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sargert 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 Sargert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sargert. 20% of Sargert men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Sargert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sargert were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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What Sargert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Sargert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargert 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Sargert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 166 military records available for the last name Sargert. For the veterans among your Sargert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sargert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Sargert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sargert in 1969 was 63, and 78 in 1993.

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