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Argelo Family History

Argelo 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: Arvelo, Angelo, Angel, Algeo, Argyle, Orgel, Argo, Gelo, Argento

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Where is the Argelo family from?

You can see how Argelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argelo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Argelo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Argelo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Argelo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Argelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argelo 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Argelo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Argelo. For the veterans among your Argelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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