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Altomonte Family History

Altomonte 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: Almonte, Altomare, Agramonte, La Monte, Salomone, Lamonte, Altemose

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Where is the Altomonte family from?

You can see how Altomonte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altomonte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Altomonte families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Altomonte family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altomonte's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Altomonte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altomonte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altomonte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altomonte. 72% of Altomonte men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Altomonte women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altomonte were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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What Altomonte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Altomonte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altomonte 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Altomonte. 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 119 military records available for the last name Altomonte. For the veterans among your Altomonte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altomonte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Altomonte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Altomonte in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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