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Arguin Family History

Arguin 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: Arreguin, Argue, Bruin, Agin, Angwin, Fruin, Guin, Drouin, Arpin

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Where is the Arguin family from?

You can see how Arguin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arguin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Arguin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 129 Arguin families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Arguin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arguin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arguin 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 Arguin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Rentier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Arguin. 26% of Arguin men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Arguin women worked as a Rentier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arguin were Fils Cultivateur and Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    26%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rentier
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Arguin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arguin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arguin 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Arguin. 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 106 military records available for the last name Arguin. For the veterans among your Arguin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arguin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Arguin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arguin in 1961 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arguin 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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