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Algers Family History

Algers Surname 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: Alger, Angers, Alders, Alers, Albers, Agers, Alpers, Allers, Alters

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Where is the Algers family from?

You can see how Algers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Algers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Algers family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Algers's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Algers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algers 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 Algers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Algers. 29% of Algers men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Algers women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Algers were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Algers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Algers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algers 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Algers. 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 137 military records available for the last name Algers. For the veterans among your Algers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Algers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Algers in 1965 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algers 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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