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Altheide Family History

Altheide Surname Meaning

German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia): apparently a topographic name denoting someone living on the ‘old heath’ German alte Heide.

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


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Where is the Altheide family from?

You can see how Altheide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altheide family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altheide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Altheide families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Altheide's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Altheide families in 1880.
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What did your Altheide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altheide. 36% of Altheide men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Altheide women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altheide were Farming and Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Altheide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altheide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altheide 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Altheide. 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 299 military records available for the last name Altheide. For the veterans among your Altheide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altheide lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Altheide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Altheide in 1955 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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