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Altenhein Family History

Altenhein 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: Altenhofen, Gantenbein, Althen, Elfenbein, Falkenstein, Alsteen

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Where is the Altenhein family from?

You can see how Altenhein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altenhein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altenhein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Altenhein families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Altenhein's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Altenhein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altenhein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altenhein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altenhein. 100% of Altenhein men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Altenhein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altenhein 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Altenhein. 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 78 military records available for the last name Altenhein. For the veterans among your Altenhein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altenhein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Altenhein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Altenhein in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2002.

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