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Gargus Family History

Gargus Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Gargis, Gargas, Garges, Hargis, Argue, Garrigus, Darius, Gares

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Where is the Gargus family from?

You can see how Gargus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gargus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Gargus families living in Tennessee. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gargus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gargus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gargus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gargus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gargus. 32% of Gargus men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Gargus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gargus were Day Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Day Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gargus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargus 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gargus. 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 414 military records available for the last name Gargus. For the veterans among your Gargus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gargus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gargus in 1954 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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