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Altenburger Family History

Altenburger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Altenburg (see Altenburg).

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


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Where is the Altenburger family from?

You can see how Altenburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altenburger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Altenburger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Altenburger family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Altenburger's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Altenburger families in 1871.
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What did your Altenburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altenburger. 53% of Altenburger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Altenburger women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    53%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Altenburger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Altenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altenburger 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Altenburger. 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 658 military records available for the last name Altenburger. For the veterans among your Altenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altenburger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Altenburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Altenburger in 1962 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altenburger 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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