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Algie Name Meaning

variant of Algeo a noted Paisley name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Allie, Algee, Alger, Albin, Algeo, Ali, Allis, Argue, Angle, Agle

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Where is the Algie family from?

You can see how Algie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Algie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 36 Algie families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Algie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Algie families in 1911.
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What did your Algie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Algie. 43% of Algie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Algie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Algie were Blacksmith 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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Retired
    29%
  • Blacksmith
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Algie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Algie. 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 574 military records available for the last name Algie. For the veterans among your Algie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Algie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Algie in 1967 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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