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Altemus Family History

Altemus Surname Meaning

Altered form of South German Altmoos or of its variant Altemoos: topographic name meaning ‘old swamp’ or ‘old fen’ from Middle High German alt ‘old’ + mōs ‘swamp fen’ for someone living near swampy land.

The surnames Altmoos and Altemoos are very rare in Germany.

Compare Altemose and Altimus.

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


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Where is the Altemus family from?

You can see how Altemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altemus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Altemus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Altemus family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Altemus's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Altemus families in 1891.
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What did your Altemus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altemus. 32% of Altemus men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Altemus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altemus were Truck Driver and Manager.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Altemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altemus 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Altemus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Altemus. For the veterans among your Altemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altemus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Altemus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Altemus in 1957 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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