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Algayer Family History

Algayer Surname 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, Layer, Player, Allgaier, Allgeyer, Gayer, Sayer, Alter, Algeo

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Where is the Algayer family from?

You can see how Algayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Algayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Algayer families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Algayer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Algayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algayer 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 Algayer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Algayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Algayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algayer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Algayer. 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 59 military records available for the last name Algayer. For the veterans among your Algayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algayer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Algayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Algayer in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Algayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algayer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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