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Argar Family History

Argar Surname Meaning

see Arger.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Argar family from?

You can see how Argar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Argar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Argar families living in Kent. This was about 65% of all the recorded Argar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Argar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argar 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 Argar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Argar. 54% of Argar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%
  • Domestic Duties
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Argar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argar 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Argar. 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 49 military records available for the last name Argar. For the veterans among your Argar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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