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Almaguer Family History

Almaguer Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place in Valencia province named Almaguer.

This surname is very rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico and Cuba.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Almaguer family from?

You can see how Almaguer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almaguer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Almaguer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Almaguer family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Almaguer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Almaguer families in 1911.
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What did your Almaguer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almaguer. 77% of Almaguer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Almaguer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almaguer were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    77%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • House Work
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Almaguer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almaguer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Almaguer. 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 269 military records available for the last name Almaguer. For the veterans among your Almaguer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almaguer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Almaguer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Almaguer in 1960 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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