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Algoo Family History

Algoo 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: Algeo, Algood, Alger, Alton, Alo, Aloi, Altom, Albro, Argo, Loo

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Where is the Algoo family from?

You can see how Algoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algoo family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Algoo family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Algoo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Algoo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Algoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algoo 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Algoo. 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 4 military records available for the last name Algoo. For the veterans among your Algoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algoo lifespan?

Average Algoo life expectancy in 2003 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algoo 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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