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Argens Family History

Argens 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: Argent, Hargens, Arens, Sargent, Athens, Arden, Ares, Aries, Arlen

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Where is the Argens family from?

You can see how Argens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Argens families living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Argens's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Argens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Argens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argens 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Argens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Argens. For the veterans among your Argens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Argens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Argens in 1966 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argens 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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