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Argentina Family History

Argentina 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: Argenta, Argenti, Armenta, Argento, Argent, Argenziano, Armenia

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Where is the Argentina family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Argentina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Argentina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argentina 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Argentina. 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 186 military records available for the last name Argentina. For the veterans among your Argentina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argentina lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Argentina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Argentina in 1968 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Argentina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argentina 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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