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Dargis Name Meaning

Lithuanian: unflattering nickname from dargùs ‘ugly’, ‘unpleasant’, ‘irritable’. French (D’Argis): probably a habitational name for someone from Argis in Ain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dardis, Maris, Danis, Paris, Doris, Gargis, Dargie, Bareis, Hargis

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Dargis Family Origin

Where is the Dargis family from?

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You can see how Dargis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dargis families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Dargis families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dargis's in the USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dargis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dargis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dargis Family Occupations

What did your Dargis ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Dargis occupation in the USA was Clerk. 25% of Dargis's were Clerks. Clerk, Laborer and Lumber Woods were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dargis. A less common occupation for the Dargis family was Works On Logs.

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  • Clerk

    25%

  • Laborer

    25%

  • Lumber Woods

    25%

  • Works On Logs

    25%

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

Dargis Historical Records

What Dargis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dargis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 411 immigration records available for the last name Dargis. 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 Card

There are 408 military records available for the last name Dargis. For the veterans among your Dargis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dargis Life Expectancy

What is the average Dargis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dargis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dargis in 1944 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dargis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dargis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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