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Algren Family History

Algren 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: Ahlgren, Almgren, Halgren, Walgren, Allen, Alger, Algeo, Gren, Alden

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Where is the Algren family from?

You can see how Algren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Algren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Algren families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Algren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Algren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algren 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 Algren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Algren. 46% of Algren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Algren women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Algren were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Algren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algren 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Algren. 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 211 military records available for the last name Algren. For the veterans among your Algren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Algren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Algren in 1964 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algren 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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