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Algard Family History

Algard 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: Agard, Allard, Alward, Aagard, Alger, Haggard, Legard, Attard, Gard

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Where is the Algard family from?

You can see how Algard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Algard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Algard family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Algard's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Algard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algard 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 Algard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Algard. 34% of Algard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Algard women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Algard were Truck Driver 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Algard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algard 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Algard. 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 182 military records available for the last name Algard. For the veterans among your Algard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Algard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Algard in 1963 was 68, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algard 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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