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Vargis Family History

Vargis 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: Vargas, Hargis, Dargis, Gargis, Margis, Sargis, Vargus, Virgil, Paris

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Where is the Vargis family from?

You can see how Vargis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vargis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vargis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Vargis families living in Tennessee. This was about 88% of all the recorded Vargis's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vargis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vargis 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 Vargis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vargis. 50% of Vargis men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Vargis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Vargis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vargis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Vargis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Vargis. For the veterans among your Vargis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vargis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Vargis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vargis in 1966 was 77, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vargis 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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