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Altvater Name Meaning

German: literally ‘old father’ used as a distinguishing epithet for a grandfather or father-in-law; probably a surname borne by the servant of a person in the service of the grandfather or father-in-law of a local personage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alter, Pater, Altepeter, Vater, Altherr, Getter, Altizer, Teater

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Where is the Altvater family from?

You can see how Altvater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altvater family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Altvater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Altvater family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Altvater's in USA. New York had the highest population of Altvater families in 1840.
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What did your Altvater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altvater. 25% of Altvater men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Altvater women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 471 immigration records available for the last name Altvater. 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 827 military records available for the last name Altvater. For the veterans among your Altvater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altvater lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Altvater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Altvater in 1959 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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