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Altwies Family History

Altwies 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: Altes, Altis, Altier, Lewis, Alter, Alexis, Allis, Anthes, Artis

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Where is the Altwies family from?

You can see how Altwies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altwies family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altwies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Altwies families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Altwies's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Altwies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altwies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altwies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altwies. 34% of Altwies men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Altwies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altwies 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Altwies. 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 107 military records available for the last name Altwies. For the veterans among your Altwies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altwies lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Altwies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Altwies in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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