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Gargis Name Meaning

Altered form of Garrigus a surname of French origin (see Garrigues ).

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


Similar surnames: Gargus, Gargas, Garges, Hargis, Gareis, Garris, Sargis, Margis

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Where is the Gargis family from?

You can see how Gargis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gargis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gargis families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gargis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gargis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gargis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gargis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gargis. 44% of Gargis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gargis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gargis were Farmer and Farm. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farm
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Farm
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gargis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gargis. 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 286 military records available for the last name Gargis. For the veterans among your Gargis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gargis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gargis in 1961 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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