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Allegra Family History

Allegra Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Allegro.

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


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Where is the Allegra family from?

You can see how Allegra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allegra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Allegra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Allegra families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Allegra's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Allegra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allegra 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 Allegra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allegra. 15% of Allegra men worked as a Truck Driver and 22% of Allegra women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allegra were Plumber and Floor Girl.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Floor Girl
    15%

What Allegra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allegra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allegra 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 Allegra. 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 334 military records available for the last name Allegra. For the veterans among your Allegra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allegra lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Allegra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Allegra in 1954 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allegra 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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