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Alpeter Family History

Alpeter 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: Almeter, Peter, Alter, Alper, Sleeter, Apter, Altepeter, Palmeter

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Where is the Alpeter family from?

You can see how Alpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alpeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alpeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Alpeter families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Alpeter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Alpeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alpeter 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 Alpeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alpeter. 60% of Alpeter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alpeter women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Alpeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Alpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alpeter 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Alpeter. 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 146 military records available for the last name Alpeter. For the veterans among your Alpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alpeter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Alpeter in 1963 was 78, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alpeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alpeter 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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