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Arguitt Family History

Arguitt 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: Argueta, Pruitt, Arguijo, Truitt, Arritt, August, Garbutt, Arquette

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Where is the Arguitt family from?

You can see how Arguitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arguitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Arguitt families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Arguitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arguitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arguitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arguitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Arguitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arguitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Arguitt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Arguitt. For the veterans among your Arguitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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