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Almgill Family History

Almgill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gill, Mill, Averill, Hamill, Mcgill, Cowgill, Almeida, Magill, Hugill

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Where is the Almgill family from?

You can see how Almgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almgill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Almgill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Almgill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Almgill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almgill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Almgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Almgill. 50% of Almgill men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Almgill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almgill were Musician and House Keeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Musician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%
  • House Keeper
    15%

What Almgill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Almgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almgill 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Almgill. 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 31 military records available for the last name Almgill. For the veterans among your Almgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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