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Argraves Family History

Argraves 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: Hargraves, Hargrave, Graves, Hartgraves, Margrave, Sagraves

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Where is the Argraves family from?

You can see how Argraves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argraves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Argraves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Argraves families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Argraves's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Argraves families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argraves 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 Argraves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Argraves. 50% of Argraves men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Doctor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Argraves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argraves 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Argraves. 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 136 military records available for the last name Argraves. For the veterans among your Argraves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Argraves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Argraves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Argraves in 1963 was 66, and 35 in 2001.

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