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Altsman Family History

Altsman 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: Saltsman, Alsman, Altman, Allman, Alleman, Alterman, Lisman, Asman

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Where is the Altsman family from?

You can see how Altsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Altsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Altsman family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Altsman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Altsman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altsman. 55% of Altsman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Altsman women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altsman were Truck Driver and House Work. .

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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
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • House Work
    29%
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What Altsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Altsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altsman 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Altsman. 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 166 military records available for the last name Altsman. For the veterans among your Altsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Altsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Altsman in 1965 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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