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Argersinger Family History

Argersinger Name 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: Argetsinger, Reisinger, Persinger, Gelsinger, Geisinger, Getsinger

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Where is the Argersinger family from?

You can see how Argersinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argersinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Argersinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 115 Argersinger families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Argersinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Argersinger families in 1880.
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What did your Argersinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argersinger. 20% of Argersinger men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Argersinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argersinger were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Argersinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argersinger 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Argersinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Argersinger. For the veterans among your Argersinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argersinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Argersinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Argersinger in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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