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Altshuler Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Altschuler and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Altschuler, Shuler, Fishler, Tishler, Altschul, Alter, Lasher, Sheler

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Where is the Altshuler family from?

You can see how Altshuler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altshuler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altshuler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Altshuler families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Altshuler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Altshuler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altshuler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altshuler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Altshuler. 50% of Altshuler men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Altshuler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Jeweller (owner)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Altshuler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altshuler 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Altshuler. 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 384 military records available for the last name Altshuler. For the veterans among your Altshuler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altshuler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Altshuler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Altshuler in 1941 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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