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Altaras Family History

Altaras 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: Almaraz, Taras, Allmaras, Alcaraz, Alvares, Alters, Baltazar, Karas

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Where is the Altaras family from?

You can see how Altaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altaras family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Altaras families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Altaras family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altaras's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Altaras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altaras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altaras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altaras. 100% of Altaras men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Altaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altaras 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Altaras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Altaras. For the veterans among your Altaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altaras lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Altaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Altaras in 1956 was 38, and 89 in 2003.

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