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Algiers Family History

Algiers 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: Algiere, Alger, Altieri, Angers, Angier, Alders, Alers, Alfieri

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Where is the Algiers family from?

You can see how Algiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algiers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Algiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Algiers family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Algiers's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Algiers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algiers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Algiers. 100% of Algiers men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Algiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algiers 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Algiers. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Algiers. For the veterans among your Algiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algiers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Algiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Algiers in 1964 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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