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Argyres Family History

Argyres 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: Argyros, Argyle, Ayres, Arras, Argue, Ardrey, Ares, Aries, Agnes

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Where is the Argyres family from?

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

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

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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

  • Grocery Salesman
    100%

What Argyres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Argyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argyres 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Argyres. 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 24 military records available for the last name Argyres. For the veterans among your Argyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argyres lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Argyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Argyres in 1976 was 81, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Argyres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argyres 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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