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Arges Family History

Arges 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: Ares, Aries, Armes, Karges, Argus, Garges, Barnes, Alger, Fries

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Where is the Arges family from?

You can see how Arges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Arges families living in Louisiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Arges's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Arges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arges. 100% of Arges men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Arges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arges 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Arges. 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 64 military records available for the last name Arges. For the veterans among your Arges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arges lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arges in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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