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Altun Family History

Altun 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: Alton, Alten, Altum, Allen, Allum, Alston, Albin, Elton, Alter

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Where is the Altun family from?

You can see how Altun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altun families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Altun families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Altun's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Altun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Altun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altun 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Altun. 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 4 military records available for the last name Altun. For the veterans among your Altun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altun lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Altun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Altun in 1996 was 74, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altun 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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