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Altruda Family History

Altruda 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: Arruda, Matsuda, Alfred, Allred, Almeida, Trude, Estrada, Florida

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Where is the Altruda family from?

You can see how Altruda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altruda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Altruda families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Altruda's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Altruda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altruda 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 Altruda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dely Service and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altruda. 50% of Altruda men worked as a Dely Service and 100% of Altruda women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Dely Service
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Altruda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Altruda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altruda 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Altruda. 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 23 military records available for the last name Altruda. For the veterans among your Altruda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altruda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Altruda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Altruda in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altruda 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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