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Algase Family History

Algase 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: Agate, Almasy, Almas, Aase, Alzate, Gase, Aldape, Lease, Almasi, Alas

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Where is the Algase family from?

You can see how Algase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algase family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Algase families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Algase family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Algase's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Algase families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algase 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 Algase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Algase. 100% of Algase women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Algase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Algase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algase 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Algase. 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 162 military records available for the last name Algase. For the veterans among your Algase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algase lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Algase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Algase in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algase 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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