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Algert Family History

Algert 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: Albert, Alger, Alpert, Angert, Allert, Alter, Algeo, Alder, Halbert

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Where is the Algert family from?

You can see how Algert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Algert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Algert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Algert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Algert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Algert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algert 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Algert. 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 61 military records available for the last name Algert. For the veterans among your Algert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Algert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Algert in 1971 was 70, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algert 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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