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Algiere Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the personal name Algero Algerio of ancient Germanic origin probably from the name Adalgari composed of the elements adal ‘noble’ + gaira- ‘lance spear’. This surname is very rare in Italy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Altieri, Alger, Angier, Albert, Admire, Alber, Alfieri, Alire, Lier

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Where is the Algiere family from?

You can see how Algiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algiere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Algiere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Algiere families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Algiere's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Algiere families in 1911.
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What did your Algiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Algiere. 34% of Algiere men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Algiere women worked as a Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mill Hand
    23%
  • Quarryman
    23%
  • Presser
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Algiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algiere 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Algiere. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Algiere. For the veterans among your Algiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algiere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Algiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Algiere in 1966 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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