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Altobello Name Meaning

Italian: from a medieval personal name Altobello composed of the elements alto ‘tall’ + bello ‘handsome’.

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


Similar surnames: Altobelli, Bello, Lo Bello, Lorello, Antonelli, Lobell, Toriello

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Where is the Altobello family from?

You can see how Altobello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altobello family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Altobello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Altobello families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Altobello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Altobello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altobello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altobello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altobello. 53% of Altobello men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Altobello women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altobello were Miner and Saleslady. .

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Altobello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altobello 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Altobello. 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 190 military records available for the last name Altobello. For the veterans among your Altobello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altobello lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Altobello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Altobello in 1964 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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