This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Arges family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Arges Family History

Arges 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: Ares, Aries, Armes, Karges, Argus, Garges, Barnes, Alger, Fries

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Arges family from?

You can see how Arges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Arges family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Arges's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Arges families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Arges ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Arges | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Arges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Arges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arges census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Arges

Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Arges. 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.

View all Arges immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Arges. For the veterans among your Arges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Arges military records

You've only scratched the surface of Arges family history

Discover More

What is the average Arges lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arges in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arges

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arges 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Arges family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial