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Argyros Name Meaning

Greek: from a derivative of the personal name Argyrios which is based on the adjective argyros ‘silvery’; or a shortened form of patronymics derived from this name such as Argyropoulos .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Argiro, Andros, Agro, Angelos, Agron, Barbaro, Arons, Boros, Grosh

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Where is the Argyros family from?

You can see how Argyros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argyros family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Argyros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Argyros family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Argyros's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Argyros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argyros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Argyros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Argyros. 34% of Argyros men worked as a Counterman. .

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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

  • Counterman
    34%
  • Dry Cleaner
    17%
  • Part Owner
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Argyros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argyros 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Argyros. 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 135 military records available for the last name Argyros. For the veterans among your Argyros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argyros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Argyros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Argyros in 1963 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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