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Argle Family History

Argle 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: Argyle, Argue, Angle, Agle, Ergle, Cargle, Eargle, Apple, Eagle

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Where is the Argle family from?

You can see how Argle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Argle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Argle families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Argle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Argle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argle 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 362 census records available for the last name Argle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argle 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Argle. 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 27 military records available for the last name Argle. For the veterans among your Argle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Argle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Argle in 1970 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argle 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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