Algeo Family History

Algeo Surname Meaning

Scottish: probably a nickname originally spelled Al(d)jo from an expression of affection consisting of Scots auld ‘old’ + joy jo ‘joy sweetheart darling’ (Old French joi Older Scots joi jo which can also signify ‘good fortune’ and ‘mirth music laughter’).

Alternatively it may be from the phrase ‘all joy all good fortune’ used as a farewell on parting.

Italian (Veneto): probably from the personal name Algeo a variant of Alceo from Latin Alcaeus Greek Alkaios derived from alkē ‘strength’.

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

Similar surnames: Alger, Allen, Alder, Alley, Angel, Leo, Alo, Ale, Auger, Anger

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You can see how Algeo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algeo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Algeo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Algeo families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Algeo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Algeo families in 1891.

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What did your Algeo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Algeo.

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There are 508 immigration records available for the last name Algeo. 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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What is the average Algeo lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Algeo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Algeo in 1940 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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Algeo Surname Meaning

Alternatively it may be from the phrase ‘all joy all good fortune’ used as a farewell on parting.

Italian (Veneto): probably from the personal name Algeo a variant of Alceo from Latin Alcaeus Greek Alkaios derived from alkē ‘strength’.

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

Where is the Algeo family from?

What did your Algeo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Algeo.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Algeo family records will you find?

What is the average Algeo lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Algeo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Algeo in 1940 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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