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Argood Family History

Argood 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: Airgood, Algood, Arwood, Arnold, Good, Osgood, Harwood, Yarwood, Argo

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Where is the Argood family from?

You can see how Argood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argood family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Argood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Argood family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Argood's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Argood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argood 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 Argood ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Argood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argood 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Argood. 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 27 military records available for the last name Argood. For the veterans among your Argood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argood lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Argood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Argood in 1966 was 71, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argood 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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