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Argenton Family History

Argenton 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: Argento, Brenton, Renton, Argent, Armento, Armentor, Trenton, Argenta

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Where is the Argenton family from?

You can see how Argenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argenton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Argenton family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Argenton's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Argenton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argenton 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 33 census records available for the last name Argenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argenton 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Argenton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Argenton. For the veterans among your Argenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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