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Algarin Family History

Algarin Surname Meaning

Spanish (Andalusia; Algarín): probably a topographic name derived from algar from Arabic al-gār ‘cave’.

This term is frequently found in the toponymy of Andalusia.

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


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Where is the Algarin family from?

You can see how Algarin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algarin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Algarin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Algarin families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Algarin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Algarin families in 1911.
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What did your Algarin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Despalilladora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Algarin. 36% of Algarin men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Algarin women worked as a Despalilladora.

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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

  • Labrador
    36%
  • Agricultor
    29%
  • Jornalero
    15%
  • Labrador
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Despalilladora
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Algarin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algarin 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Algarin. 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 444 military records available for the last name Algarin. For the veterans among your Algarin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algarin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Algarin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Algarin in 1958 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

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