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Argoe Family History

Argoe 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: Argue, Argo, Aro, Arne, Large, Argyle, Aragon, Arco, Arrow, Roe

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Where is the Argoe family from?

You can see how Argoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Argoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Argoe family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Argoe's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Argoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Argoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argoe. 24% of Argoe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Argoe women worked as an 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Superintendent
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Argoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Argoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argoe 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Argoe. 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 120 military records available for the last name Argoe. For the veterans among your Argoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argoe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Argoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Argoe in 1964 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argoe 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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