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Algaier Family History

Algaier Name 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: Allgaier, Alger, Laier, Angier, Allgeier, Gaier, Algiere, Altier

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Where is the Algaier family from?

You can see how Algaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Algaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Algaier families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Algaier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Algaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algaier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Algaier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Algaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algaier 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Algaier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Algaier. For the veterans among your Algaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algaier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Algaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Algaier in 1962 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

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