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Argabrite Family History

Argabrite Surname Meaning

Variant of Argabright a surname of German origin (see Argenbright).

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


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Where is the Argabrite family from?

You can see how Argabrite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argabrite family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Argabrite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Argabrite family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Argabrite's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Argabrite families in 1841.
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What did your Argabrite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argabrite. 39% of Argabrite men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Argabrite women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argabrite were Owner and Clerk.

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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
    39%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Argabrite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Argabrite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argabrite 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Argabrite. 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 278 military records available for the last name Argabrite. For the veterans among your Argabrite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argabrite lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Argabrite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Argabrite in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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