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Arganbright Name Meaning

Variant of Argenbright a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Argabright, Argenbright, Argabrite, Waybright, Albright, Rubright

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Where is the Arganbright family from?

You can see how Arganbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arganbright family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arganbright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Arganbright families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Arganbright's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arganbright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arganbright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arganbright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arganbright. 48% of Arganbright men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Arganbright women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arganbright were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arganbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arganbright 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Arganbright. 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 312 military records available for the last name Arganbright. For the veterans among your Arganbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arganbright lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arganbright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Arganbright in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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