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Argon Family History

Argon 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: Aragon, Argo, Ardon, Arbon, Armon, Aron, Baron, Dragon, Alton, Orton

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Where is the Argon family from?

You can see how Argon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Argon families living in Colorado. This was about 41% of all the recorded Argon's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Argon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argon 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 Argon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Argon. 67% of Argon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Argon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argon 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Argon. 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 238 military records available for the last name Argon. For the veterans among your Argon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argon lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Argon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Argon in 1985 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Argon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argon 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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