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Algeria Family History

Algeria 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, Augeri, Alegria, Alberta, Alperin, Algarin, Alteri, Alterio

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Where is the Algeria family from?

You can see how Algeria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algeria family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Algeria family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Algeria's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Algeria families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algeria 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 Algeria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Algeria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algeria 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Algeria. 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 63 military records available for the last name Algeria. For the veterans among your Algeria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algeria lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Algeria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Algeria in 1965 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Algeria

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algeria 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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