Altonen Family History

Altonen Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Alton, Halonen, Alten, Salonen, Althen, Peltonen, Antonsen, Ahonen, Antone, Allen

2,000 record(s) for Altonen

846	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
115	Military Records
381	Immigration Records
685	Census and Voter Lists
276	Member Trees

Where is the Altonen family from?

You can see how Altonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Altonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Altonen families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Altonen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Altonen families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altonen. 22% of Altonen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Altonen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altonen were Laborer and Maid.

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

22%

Truck driver

22%

Labor

15%

Laborer

15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

34%

Housewife

34%

Maid

34%

What Altonen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 685 census records available for the last name Altonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altonen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 381 immigration records available for the last name Altonen. 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.

Military Records

There are 115 military records available for the last name Altonen. For the veterans among your Altonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Altonen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Altonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Altonen in 1960 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altonen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.