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Alga Family History

Alga 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: Alba, Alma, Aga, Alva, Ala, Alia, Sala, Alger, Falla, Alam

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Where is the Alga family from?

You can see how Alga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alga family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alga families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Alga family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alga's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Alga families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Alga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alga 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Alga. 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 20 military records available for the last name Alga. For the veterans among your Alga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Alga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alga in 1967 was 70, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alga 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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