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Algett Family History

Algett 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, Algeo, Flett, Arnett, Pallett, Lett, Alcott, Hargett

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Where is the Algett family from?

You can see how Algett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Algett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Algett families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Algett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Algett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Algett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Algett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Algett. For the veterans among your Algett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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