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Altergott Family History

Altergott Name Meaning

German: probably a topographic name derived from alt ‘old’ + Middle Low German kote ‘day laborer's or small farmer's house’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Albergo, Hergott, Alter, Altendorf, Osterholt, Albert, Altermatt

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Where is the Altergott family from?

You can see how Altergott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altergott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Altergott families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Altergott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Altergott families in 1920.
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What did your Altergott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altergott. 25% of Altergott men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Altergott women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altergott were Diefiler and Packer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Diefiler
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • General Factory Work
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Altergott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altergott 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Altergott. 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 235 military records available for the last name Altergott. For the veterans among your Altergott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altergott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Altergott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Altergott in 1953 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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