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Algis Family History

Algis 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: Allis, Aldis, Altis, Alvis, Alger, Albin, Algeo, Alexis, Lis, Ali

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Where is the Algis family from?

You can see how Algis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algis family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Algis families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Algis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Algis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Algis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Algis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Algis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Algis. For the veterans among your Algis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Algis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Algis in 1966 was 47, and 77 in 1995.

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