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Argos Family History

Argos 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: Aros, Argo, Arcos, Argus, Roos, Amos, Arras, Aro, Ros, Baros

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Where is the Argos family from?

You can see how Argos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Argos families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Argos's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Argos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argos 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 Argos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Argos. 50% of Argos men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Argos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argos 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Argos. 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 47 military records available for the last name Argos. For the veterans among your Argos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Argos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Argos in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argos 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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