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Allgower Family History

Allgower 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: Allgeier, Allgaier, Allgeyer, Flower, Alger, Alloway, Gower, Blower

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Where is the Allgower family from?

You can see how Allgower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allgower family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Allgower families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Allgower's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Allgower families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allgower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allgower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Allgower. 50% of Allgower men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Allgower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allgower 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Allgower. 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 156 military records available for the last name Allgower. For the veterans among your Allgower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allgower lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Allgower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Allgower in 1968 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

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