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Altpeter Family History

Altpeter 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: Altepeter, Altvater, Altmeyer, Almeter, Peter, Alter, Altherr

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Where is the Altpeter family from?

You can see how Altpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altpeter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altpeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Altpeter families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Altpeter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Altpeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altpeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Altpeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altpeter. 20% of Altpeter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Altpeter women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altpeter were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Altpeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altpeter 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Altpeter. 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 356 military records available for the last name Altpeter. For the veterans among your Altpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altpeter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Altpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Altpeter in 1962 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altpeter 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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