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Argow Family History

Argow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arrow, Argo, Arnow, Barrow, Aro, Brow, Barlow, Trow, Carrow, Aragon

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Where is the Argow family from?

You can see how Argow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Argow families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Argow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Argow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Argow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argow 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Argow. 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 30 military records available for the last name Argow. For the veterans among your Argow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Argow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Argow in 1958 was 55, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argow 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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