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Algood Family History

Algood Name Meaning

Altered form of English Allgood .

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


Similar surnames: Alwood, Alvord, Alligood, Almond, Fulwood, Elwood, Hagood, Allgood

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Where is the Algood family from?

You can see how Algood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Algood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Algood families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Algood's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Algood families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Algood. 38% of Algood men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Algood women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Algood were Operator and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Algood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algood 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Algood. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 640 military records available for the last name Algood. For the veterans among your Algood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algood lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Algood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Algood in 1950 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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