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Bargis Family History

Bargis 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: Baris, Hargis, Dargis, Bareis, Bargas, Gargis, Margis, Sargis

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Where is the Bargis family from?

You can see how Bargis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bargis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bargis family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bargis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bargis families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Bargis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bargis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bargis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bargis. For the veterans among your Bargis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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