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Arguellas Family History

Arguellas 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: Arguelles, Arguello, Arquilla, Ruelas, Argueta, Agrella, Ornellas

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What did your Arguellas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bus Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Arguellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arguellas 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Arguellas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Arguellas. For the veterans among your Arguellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arguellas lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Arguellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arguellas in 1984 was 60, and 92 in 2003.

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