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Argenbright Family History

Argenbright Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Erkenbrecht or Erckenbrecht: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of Old High German erkan ‘pure perfect’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

The surnames Erkenbrecht and Erckenbrecht are very rare in Germany.

Compare Argabright, Arganbright, and Ercanbrack.

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


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Where is the Argenbright family from?

You can see how Argenbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argenbright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Argenbright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Argenbright families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Argenbright's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Argenbright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argenbright 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 Argenbright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argenbright. 27% of Argenbright men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Argenbright women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argenbright were Farm Operator and Office Work.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    36%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    22%
  • Office Work
    15%

What Argenbright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Argenbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argenbright 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Argenbright. 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 512 military records available for the last name Argenbright. For the veterans among your Argenbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argenbright lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Argenbright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Argenbright in 1946 was 37, and 88 in 2004.

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