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Argentine Family History

Argentine 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: Argenti, Barrentine, Barentine, Valentine, Gentile, Angevine

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Where is the Argentine family from?

You can see how Argentine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argentine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Argentine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Argentine families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Argentine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Argentine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argentine 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 Argentine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argentine. 46% of Argentine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Argentine women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argentine were Mechanic and Sales Lady.

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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
    46%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Sales Lady
    50%

What Argentine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Argentine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argentine 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Argentine. 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 133 military records available for the last name Argentine. For the veterans among your Argentine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argentine lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Argentine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Argentine in 1951 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Argentine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argentine 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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