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Allgyer Family History

Allgyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Allgeier.

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


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Where is the Allgyer family from?

You can see how Allgyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allgyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Allgyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Allgyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Allgyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Allgyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allgyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allgyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allgyer. 60% of Allgyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Allgyer women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Allgyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Allgyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allgyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Allgyer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Allgyer. For the veterans among your Allgyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allgyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Allgyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Allgyer in 1965 was 59, and 73 in 2003.

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