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Algath Family History

Algath 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: Agate, Flath, Gath, Albach, Alzate, Plath, Leath, Mcgath, Walrath

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Where is the Algath family from?

You can see how Algath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algath family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Algath families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Algath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Algath families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Algath ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Algath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algath 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 Algath. 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 military records available for the last name Algath. For the veterans among your Algath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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