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Algie Family History

Algie Surname Meaning

variant of Algeo a noted Paisley name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Algie family from?

You can see how Algie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Algie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Algie families living in Cumberland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Algie's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Algie families in 1891.
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What did your Algie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Algie. 89% of Algie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Algie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Algie. 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 574 military records available for the last name Algie. For the veterans among your Algie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Algie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Algie in 1967 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Algie 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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