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Argain Family History

Argain 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: Orgain, Drain, Organ, Train, Agin, Arman, Arai, Frain, Angwin, Rain

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Where is the Argain family from?

You can see how Argain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Argain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Argain family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Argain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Argain families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Argain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argain 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Argain. 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 14 military records available for the last name Argain. For the veterans among your Argain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argain lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Argain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Argain in 1961 was 61, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argain 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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