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Alth Family History

Alth 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: Arth, Auth, Alt, Alto, Walth, Balch, Alton, Rath, Alam, Alter

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Where is the Alth family from?

You can see how Alth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alth families living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alth's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Alth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alth. 100% of Alth men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Alth women worked as a Weaver. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Alth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alth 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Alth. 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 77 military records available for the last name Alth. For the veterans among your Alth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Alth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alth in 1971 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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