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Algood Family History

Algood Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Allgood.

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


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Where is the Algood family from?

You can see how Algood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Algood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Algood families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Algood's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Algood families in 1891.
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What did your Algood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Algood. 100% of Algood men worked as a Farm Labourer.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Algood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algood 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Algood. 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 640 military records available for the last name Algood. For the veterans among your Algood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algood lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Algood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Algood in 1950 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algood 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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