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Argnes Family History

Argnes 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: Agnes, Barnes, Arne, Arney, Argue, Vignes, Agnew, Ares, Warnes, Aries

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Where is the Argnes family from?

You can see how Argnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argnes family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Argnes families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Argnes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Argnes families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Argnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argnes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Argnes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Argnes. For the veterans among your Argnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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