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Algeir Family History

Algeir 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: Alger, Alter, Algeo, Alder, Alber, Almer, Ager, Anger, Auger

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Where is the Algeir family from?

You can see how Algeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algeir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Algeir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Algeir families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Algeir's in USA. New York had the highest population of Algeir families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Algeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algeir 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Algeir. 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 9 military records available for the last name Algeir. For the veterans among your Algeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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