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Allgier Family History

Allgier 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: Allgeier, Allgaier, Alger, Callier, Vallier, Angier, Gallier, Lallier

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Where is the Allgier family from?

You can see how Allgier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allgier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Allgier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Allgier families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Allgier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Allgier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allgier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allgier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allgier. 28% of Allgier men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Allgier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allgier were Painter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allgier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allgier 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Allgier. 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 246 military records available for the last name Allgier. For the veterans among your Allgier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allgier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Allgier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Allgier in 1960 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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