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Altema Family History

Altema 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: Alkema, Alter, Alleman, Alterman, Altom, Alten, Aldama, Alyea, Altes

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Where is the Altema family from?

You can see how Altema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Altema family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altema's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Altema families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Altema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altema 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Altema. 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 2 military records available for the last name Altema. For the veterans among your Altema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altema lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Altema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Altema in 1994 was 37, and 49 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altema 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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