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Argena Family History

Argena 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: Agena, Argent, Arena, Argenta, Sargent, Arden, Armenta, Arana, Arlen

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Where is the Argena family from?

You can see how Argena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Argena family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Argena's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Argena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Argena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Argena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argena 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Argena. 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 Argena. For the veterans among your Argena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argena lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Argena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Argena in 1968 was 73, and 73 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argena 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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