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Argueta Family History

Argueta Surname Meaning

Basque: altered form of Elgueta itself a Castilianized form of Elgeta a habitational name from Elgeta (in Castilian: Elgueta) in Gipuzkoa province Basque Country (Spain).

This surname which is most common in El Salvador Guatemala and Honduras is very rare in the Basque Country.

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


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Where is the Argueta family from?

You can see how Argueta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argueta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Argueta family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Argueta's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Argueta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argueta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Argueta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Argueta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argueta 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 727 immigration records available for the last name Argueta. 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 18 military records available for the last name Argueta. For the veterans among your Argueta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argueta lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Argueta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Argueta in 1959 was 51, and 60 in 2004.

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