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Algyre Family History

Algyre 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, Argyle, Algiere, Alire, Agre, Alegre, Alguire, Algee, Alkire

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Where is the Algyre family from?

You can see how Algyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algyre family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Algyre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Algyre families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Algyre's in USA. New York had the highest population of Algyre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Algyre. 100% of Algyre men worked as a Watchman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Watchman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Algyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algyre 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 Algyre. 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 32 military records available for the last name Algyre. For the veterans among your Algyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algyre lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Algyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Algyre in 1967 was 83, and 86 in 1987.

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