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Algalva Family History

Algalva Name 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: Alcala, Lala, Galvan, Galla, Aldana, Rogalla, Salva, Rogala, Aldama

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Where is the Algalva family from?

You can see how Algalva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algalva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Algalva family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Algalva's in USA. California had the highest population of Algalva families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Algalva ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Algalva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algalva 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Algalva. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Algalva. For the veterans among your Algalva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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