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Wargus Family History

Wargus 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: Argus, Gargus, Vargus, Hargus, Darius, Fergus, Argue, Angus, Warnes

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Where is the Wargus family from?

You can see how Wargus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wargus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wargus family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wargus's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wargus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wargus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wargus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wargus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wargus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wargus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wargus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wargus. For the veterans among your Wargus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wargus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wargus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wargus in 1966 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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