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Algary Family History

Algary 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: Albany, Alger, Agard, Almasy, Lary, Clary, Alday, Allard, Apgar

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Where is the Algary family from?

You can see how Algary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algary family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Algary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Algary families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Algary's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Algary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algary 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 Algary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Algary. 100% of Algary men 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Algary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algary 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Algary. 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 25 military records available for the last name Algary. For the veterans among your Algary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algary lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Algary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Algary in 1967 was 71, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algary 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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