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Argan Family History

Argan 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: Organ, Arman, Gargan, Dargan, Agan, Arian, Hargan, Adrian, Arras

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Where is the Argan family from?

You can see how Argan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Argan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Argan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Argan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Argan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argan 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 Argan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Argan. 39% of Argan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Argan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Argan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argan 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Argan. 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 66 military records available for the last name Argan. For the veterans among your Argan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Argan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Argan in 1969 was 79, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Argan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argan 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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