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Argabright Family History

Argabright Surname Meaning

Variant of Argenbright a surname of German origin. Compare Argabrite.

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


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Where is the Argabright family from?

You can see how Argabright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argabright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Argabright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Argabright families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Argabright's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Argabright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argabright 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 Argabright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argabright. 28% of Argabright men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Argabright women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argabright were Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Argabright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argabright 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Argabright. 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 685 military records available for the last name Argabright. For the veterans among your Argabright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argabright lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Argabright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Argabright in 1953 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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