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Algera Family History

Algera 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: Alger, Albert, Alter, Algeo, Alder, Augeri, Alber, Gera, Almer, Ager

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Where is the Algera family from?

You can see how Algera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Algera families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Algera's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Algera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algera ancestors do for a living?

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

What Algera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Algera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algera 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Algera. 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 15 military records available for the last name Algera. For the veterans among your Algera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algera lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Algera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Algera in 1972 was 86, and 68 in 2004.

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