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Yargus Family History

Yargus 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: Argus, Gargus, Vargus, Hargus, Darius, Fergus, Argue, Angus, Vargas

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Where is the Yargus family from?

You can see how Yargus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yargus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yargus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yargus families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Yargus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yargus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yargus 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 Yargus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yargus. 100% of Yargus men worked as a Day Labor.

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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

  • Day Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Yargus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yargus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yargus. 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 128 military records available for the last name Yargus. For the veterans among your Yargus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yargus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Yargus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yargus in 1953 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yargus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yargus 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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