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Argate Family History

Argate 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: Agate, Arzate, Adgate, Arata, Argyle, Abate, Argue, Legate, Alzate

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Where is the Argate family from?

You can see how Argate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argate family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Argate families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Argate's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Argate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argate 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 56 census records available for the last name Argate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argate 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Argate. 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 12 military records available for the last name Argate. For the veterans among your Argate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argate lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Argate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Argate in 1966 was 47, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argate 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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