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Altone Family History

Altone 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: Alton, Antone, Stone, Alston, Elton, Halton, Dalton, Tone, Aston

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Where is the Altone family from?

You can see how Altone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Altone families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Altone's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Altone families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altone ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Altone ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Altone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altone 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Altone. 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 9 military records available for the last name Altone. For the veterans among your Altone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altone lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Altone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Altone in 1969 was 71, and 71 in 2002.

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