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Altholz Family History

Altholz 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: Althoff, Anthony, Alton, Rebholz, Altom, Altherr, Althaus, Walthour

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Where is the Altholz family from?

You can see how Altholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altholz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Altholz families living in Missouri. This was about 37% of all the recorded Altholz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Altholz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altholz. 45% of Altholz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Altholz women worked as a Shoe Worker. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Altholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altholz 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Altholz. 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 81 military records available for the last name Altholz. For the veterans among your Altholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altholz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Altholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Altholz in 1965 was 89, and 78 in 2003.

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