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Altfater Family History

Altfater 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: Altvater, Atwater, Alter, Plater, Outwater, Altizer, Altmeyer

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Where is the Altfater family from?

You can see how Altfater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altfater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Altfater families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altfater's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Altfater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altfater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altfater ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Altfater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altfater 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Altfater. 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 37 military records available for the last name Altfater. For the veterans among your Altfater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altfater lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Altfater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Altfater in 1967 was 49, and 81 in 2003.

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