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Argiris Family History

Argiris 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: Argyros, Argiro, Harris, Arras, Arcuri, Kairis, Barberis, Hariri

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Where is the Argiris family from?

You can see how Argiris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argiris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Argiris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Argiris families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Argiris's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Argiris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argiris 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 Argiris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Egg Candler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Argiris. 50% of Argiris men worked as an Egg Candler.

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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

  • Egg Candler
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Argiris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Argiris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argiris 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Argiris. 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 57 military records available for the last name Argiris. For the veterans among your Argiris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argiris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Argiris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Argiris in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Argiris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argiris 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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