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Argetsinger Family History

Argetsinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ergezinger or of its very rare variant Ergetzinger: habitational name for someone from Ergenzingen in Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Argetsinger family from?

You can see how Argetsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argetsinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Argetsinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Argetsinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Argetsinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Argetsinger families in 1840.
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What did your Argetsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argetsinger. 32% of Argetsinger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Argetsinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argetsinger were Janitor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Molder
    11%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Argetsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argetsinger 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Argetsinger. 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 334 military records available for the last name Argetsinger. For the veterans among your Argetsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argetsinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Argetsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Argetsinger in 1953 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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