History of your Surname
Get access to Algre family records.Start a free trial

Algre Family History

Algre 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: Alire, Agre, Alegre, Algee, Clare, Alger, Algeo, Argue, Alfred

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Algre family from?

You can see how Algre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Algre families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Algre family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Algre's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Algre families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Algre ancestors do for a living?

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

What Algre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Algre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algre census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Algre

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Algre. 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.

View all Algre immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Algre. For the veterans among your Algre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Algre military records

You've only scratched the surface of Algre family history

Discover More

What is the average Algre lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Algre family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Algre last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial