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Algaze Family History

Algaze 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: Agate, Aldaz, Alzate, Aldape, Glaze, Algee, Blaze, Adgate, Gale

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Where is the Algaze family from?

You can see how Algaze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algaze family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Algaze families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Algaze's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Algaze families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algaze 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 Algaze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Algaze. 100% of Algaze women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Algaze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Algaze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algaze 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Algaze. 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 52 military records available for the last name Algaze. For the veterans among your Algaze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algaze lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Algaze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Algaze in 1967 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Algaze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algaze 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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