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Algar Family History

Algar Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Algar representing the falling together of two Old English names Ælfgār and Æthelgār composed of the elements respectively ælf ‘elf’ or æthel ‘noble’ + gār ‘spear’. It could also be from the much rarer Old English personal name Ealdgār composed of elements meaning ‘old’ + ‘spear’. In East Anglia it is more probably a variant of Alger (Old Norse Álfgeirr). See also Agar Elgar .

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


Similar surnames: Alger, Apgar, Agar, Allar, Alam, Alter, Algeo, Akbar, Ungar, Klar

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Where is the Algar family from?

You can see how Algar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Algar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 174 Algar families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Algar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Algar families in 1891.
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What did your Algar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Algar. 12% of Algar men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Algar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Algar were Incapacitated and Incapacitated. .

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Algar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algar 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Algar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Algar. For the veterans among your Algar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Algar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Algar in 1960 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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