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Arguelles Name Meaning

Asturian-Leonese and Spanish (Argüelles): habitational name from any of various places called Argüelles especially the two in Asturias named with the plural of argüella which seems to be a variant of argüello (see Arguello ).

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


Similar surnames: Arguello, Reveles, Guelker, Angeles, Arquette, Arbuckle, Arellanes

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Where is the Arguelles family from?

You can see how Arguelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arguelles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arguelles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Arguelles families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Arguelles's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Arguelles families in 1880.
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What did your Arguelles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arguelles. 50% of Arguelles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arguelles women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Farm
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 592 military records available for the last name Arguelles. For the veterans among your Arguelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arguelles lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Arguelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Arguelles in 1950 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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