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Argus Family History

Argus Surname Meaning

Cornish: unexplained. The name is recorded in Cornwall and south Wales in the 19th century.

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


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Where is the Argus family from?

You can see how Argus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Argus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Argus families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Argus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Argus families in 1911.
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What did your Argus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argus. 22% of Argus men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Argus women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argus were Machinist and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Argus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argus 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 920 immigration records available for the last name Argus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Argus. For the veterans among your Argus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Argus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Argus in 1961 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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