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Argel Family History

Argel 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: Angel, Orgel, Arel, Armel, Ariel, Wargel, Alger, Engel, Marvel, Algeo

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Where is the Argel family from?

You can see how Argel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Argel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Argel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Argel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Argel families in 1880.
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What did your Argel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argel. 56% of Argel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Argel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argel were Owner and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Cow Boy
    23%
  • Owner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Argel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argel 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Argel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Argel. For the veterans among your Argel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Argel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Argel in 1960 was 48, and 74 in 2003.

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