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Altekruse Family History

Altekruse Surname 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: Altemus, Althouse, Alters, Altemose, Alter, Salters, Alterman, Kruse

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Where is the Altekruse family from?

You can see how Altekruse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altekruse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Altekruse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Altekruse family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Altekruse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Altekruse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altekruse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Altekruse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altekruse. 60% of Altekruse men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Altekruse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Altekruse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altekruse 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Altekruse. 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 158 military records available for the last name Altekruse. For the veterans among your Altekruse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altekruse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Altekruse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Altekruse in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Altekruse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altekruse 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.

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