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Bargus Family History

Bargus Surname Meaning

from Bargus in Perranarworthal (Cornwall) which derives from Middle Cornish bar ‘top summit’ + cos ‘wood’. The surname has not been found in Oxon where it was most common in 1881 before the late 18th century suggesting migration from Cornwall.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bargus family from?

You can see how Bargus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bargus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Bargus families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bargus's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Bargus families in 1891.
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What did your Bargus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bargus. 100% of Bargus men worked as a Gardener and 89% of Bargus 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Bargus. 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 139 military records available for the last name Bargus. For the veterans among your Bargus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bargus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Bargus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bargus in 1969 was 85, and 95 in 1996.

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