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Cargor Family History

Cargor 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: Cargo, Carro, Caron, Cardon, Carter, Sartor, Carver, Cardo, Carrow

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Where is the Cargor family from?

You can see how Cargor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cargor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cargor family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cargor's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Cargor families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cargor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cargor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cargor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cargor. For the veterans among your Cargor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cargor lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Cargor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cargor in 1987 was 63, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cargor 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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