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Argent Family History

Argent Surname Meaning

English: from Old French argent ‘silver’ hence probably a nickname for someone with silver-gray hair

or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a silversmith or moneyer.

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


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Where is the Argent family from?

You can see how Argent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Argent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 492 Argent families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Argent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Argent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argent 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 Argent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Argent. 13% of Argent men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Argent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argent were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Farmworker
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Argent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argent 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Argent. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Argent. For the veterans among your Argent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argent lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Argent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Argent in 1949 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argent 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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