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Altano Family History

Altano 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: Albano, Alfano, Aliano, Albany, Alton, Gaetano, Castano, Tano, Alban

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Where is the Altano family from?

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

What did your Altano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dictician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altano. 100% of Altano women worked as a Dictician. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dictician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Altano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altano 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Altano. 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 23 military records available for the last name Altano. For the veterans among your Altano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Altano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Altano in 1964 was 73, and 69 in 2001.

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