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Algonas Family History

Algonas 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: Lonas, Jonas, Alton, Alloway, Sagona, Ragona, Llanas, Lona, Ancona

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Where is the Algonas family from?

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

What did your Algonas ancestors do for a living?

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

What Algonas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Algonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algonas 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 Algonas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Algonas. For the veterans among your Algonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algonas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Algonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Algonas in 1977 was 77, and 86 in 1992.

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