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Argall Family History

Argall Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Argal in Budock Cornwall from Cornish argel ‘secluded place retreat’.

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


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Where is the Argall family from?

You can see how Argall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Argall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Argall families living in Cornwall. This was about 74% of all the recorded Argall's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Argall families in 1891.
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What did your Argall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Argall. 72% of Argall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Domestic Work Unpaid
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 858 immigration records available for the last name Argall. 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 476 military records available for the last name Argall. For the veterans among your Argall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argall lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Argall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Argall in 1953 was 41, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argall 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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