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Gargour Family History

Gargour 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: Armour, Harbour, Arbour, Garger, Barbour, Gargus, Larmour, Arthur

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Where is the Gargour family from?

You can see how Gargour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargour family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Gargour family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gargour's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gargour families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gargour 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 23 census records available for the last name Gargour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargour 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gargour. 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 Gargour. For the veterans among your Gargour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargour lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Gargour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gargour in 1987 was 84, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gargour 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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