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Allgeier Family History

Allgeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Allgäuer a habitational name for someone from the Allgäu a district of southern Bavaria which was named with Old High German alb ‘mountain pasture’ + gouw ‘area region’.

Compare Alguire Alkire Allgire and Allgyer.

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


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Where is the Allgeier family from?

You can see how Allgeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allgeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Allgeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Allgeier families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Allgeier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Allgeier families in 1880.
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What did your Allgeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allgeier. 15% of Allgeier men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Allgeier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allgeier were Gardener and Operator.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Allgeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allgeier 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Allgeier. 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 848 military records available for the last name Allgeier. For the veterans among your Allgeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allgeier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Allgeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Allgeier in 1954 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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