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Altemose Family History

Altemose Surname Meaning

Variant of Altemus a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Altemose family from?

You can see how Altemose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altemose family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Altemose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Altemose family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Altemose's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Altemose families in 1891.
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What did your Altemose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altemose. 38% of Altemose men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Altemose women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altemose were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Altemose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altemose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altemose 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Altemose. 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 348 military records available for the last name Altemose. For the veterans among your Altemose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altemose lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Altemose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Altemose in 1946 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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