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Argay Family History

Argay 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: Arvay, Largay, Gray, Ray, Gay, Arras, Organ, Araya, Arney, Argue

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Where is the Argay family from?

You can see how Argay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Argay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Argay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Argay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argay 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 Argay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Argay. 100% of Argay men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Argay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Argay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argay 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Argay. 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 25 military records available for the last name Argay. For the veterans among your Argay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Argay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Argay in 1963 was 85, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Argay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argay 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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