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Argro Family History

Argro 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: Argo, Agro, Argiro, Carro, Algeo, Aro, Arora, Amaro, Arco, Argue

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Where is the Argro family from?

You can see how Argro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Argro families living in South Carolina. This was about 42% of all the recorded Argro's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Argro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argro 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 Argro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Picker and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argro. 50% of Argro men worked as a Fruit Picker and 50% of Argro women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argro were Pruner and Domestic.

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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

  • Fruit Picker
    50%
  • Pruner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

What Argro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Argro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argro 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Argro. 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 35 military records available for the last name Argro. For the veterans among your Argro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argro lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Argro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Argro in 1949 was 35, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argro 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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