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Vargus Family History

Vargus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Spanish Vargas.

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


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Where is the Vargus family from?

You can see how Vargus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vargus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vargus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vargus family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Vargus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Vargus families in 1911.
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What did your Vargus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vargus. 49% of Vargus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vargus women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    49%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Meat Cutter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Vargus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vargus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vargus 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Vargus. 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 179 military records available for the last name Vargus. For the veterans among your Vargus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vargus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Vargus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vargus in 1959 was 52, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vargus 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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