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Argroves Family History

Argroves 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: Hargraves, Hargrove, Segroves, Groves, Grove, Grover, Hargrave

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Where is the Argroves family from?

You can see how Argroves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argroves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argroves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Argroves families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Argroves's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Argroves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argroves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Argroves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Argroves. 50% of Argroves 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Run Drawing
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Argroves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argroves 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Argroves. 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 47 military records available for the last name Argroves. For the veterans among your Argroves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argroves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Argroves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Argroves in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 1997.

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