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Allger Family History

Allger 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, Aller, Allen, Waller, Galler, Alter, Algeo, Alder, Bolger

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Where is the Allger family from?

You can see how Allger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Allger family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Allger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Allger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Allger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Allger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allger 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Allger. 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 63 military records available for the last name Allger. For the veterans among your Allger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Allger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Allger in 1964 was 94, and 83 in 2000.

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