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Algas Family History

Algas 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: Almas, Alas, Pallas, Alger, Alam, Algeo, Arras, Elias, Dallas, Allis

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Where is the Algas family from?

You can see how Algas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Algas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Algas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Algas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Algas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Algas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Algas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algas 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Algas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Algas. For the veterans among your Algas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algas lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Algas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Algas in 1988 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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