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Altermatt Name Meaning

Swiss German: probably a topographic name meaning ‘older meadow’ (altere matte) in view of a Swiss placename Altmatt (‘old meadow’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Odermatt, Altergott, Alterman, Halterman, Waltemath, Walterman

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Where is the Altermatt family from?

You can see how Altermatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altermatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Altermatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Altermatt family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altermatt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Altermatt families in 1891.
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What did your Altermatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altermatt. 24% of Altermatt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Altermatt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altermatt were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altermatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altermatt 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Altermatt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Altermatt. For the veterans among your Altermatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altermatt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Altermatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Altermatt in 1953 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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