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Argu Family History

Argu 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: Argue, Argo, Arzu, Argus, Abu, Gu, Grau, Aro, Arne, Large

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Where is the Argu family from?

You can see how Argu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Argu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Argu families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Argu's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Argu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Argu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argu 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Argu. 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 7 military records available for the last name Argu. For the veterans among your Argu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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