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Algrim Family History

Algrim 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: Ahlgrim, Pilgrim, Antrim, Alegria, Grim, Alarie, Amorim, Alarid

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Where is the Algrim family from?

You can see how Algrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algrim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Algrim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Algrim family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Algrim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Algrim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algrim 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 Algrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Algrim. 60% of Algrim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Algrim women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Algrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Algrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algrim 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Algrim. 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 96 military records available for the last name Algrim. For the veterans among your Algrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algrim lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Algrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Algrim in 1943 was 22, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Algrim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algrim 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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