Origins of the Algar surname
About the Algars
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Interesting facts about Algar
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Algar surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
Who were Algars most likely to marry?
Alger Or Algars
Our tell us which families married Algars.
What are the most common Algar first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Algars
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Algars in 1921
Dressmaker
56
Living On Own Means
32
General Servant Domestic
25
Domestic Servant
21
General Servant
18
Common male occupations for Algars in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
51
Carpenter
40
Farm Labourer
29
Gardener
26
Farmer
25
