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Argill Family History

Argill Surname Meaning

see Argyle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Argill family from?

You can see how Argill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Argill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Argill families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Argill's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Argill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Argill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Argill. 100% of Argill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Argill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argill 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Argill. 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 10 military records available for the last name Argill. For the veterans among your Argill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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