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Algire Family History

Algire Surname Meaning

Variant of Allgire a surname of German origin (see Allgeier and Allgeyer). Filipino: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Algire family from?

You can see how Algire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Algire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Algire families living in Maryland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Algire's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Algire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algire 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 Algire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Algire. 65% of Algire men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Algire women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Algire were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    65%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Algire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Algire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algire 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Algire. 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 190 military records available for the last name Algire. For the veterans among your Algire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Algire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Algire in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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