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Algin Family History

Algin 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: Albin, Agin, Alwin, Alvin, Allin, Olgin, Elgin, Allen, Alger, Alton

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Where is the Algin family from?

You can see how Algin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Algin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Algin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Algin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Algin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Algin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Algin. 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 64 military records available for the last name Algin. For the veterans among your Algin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Algin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Algin in 1966 was 77, and 50 in 2003.

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