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Arguer Family History

Arguer 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: Argue, Alger, Arber, Archer, Kruer, Aguero, Bruer, Ager, Armer, Anger

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Where is the Arguer family from?

You can see how Arguer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arguer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arguer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Arguer family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Arguer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Arguer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arguer 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 72 census records available for the last name Arguer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arguer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Arguer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Arguer. For the veterans among your Arguer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arguer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Arguer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Arguer in 1978 was 42, and 66 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arguer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arguer 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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