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Altmanns Family History

Altmanns 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: Altmann, Oltmanns, Altman, Oltmans, Oltmann, Allman, Dallmann

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Where is the Altmanns family from?

You can see how Altmanns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altmanns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altmanns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Altmanns families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altmanns's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Altmanns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altmanns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altmanns ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Altmanns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altmanns 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Altmanns. 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 19 military records available for the last name Altmanns. For the veterans among your Altmanns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altmanns lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Altmanns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Altmanns in 1968 was 79, and 87 in 1986.

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