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Altamira Family History

Altamira Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Altamira, most famously the site of prehistoric caves in Cantabria, or from Altamira-San Cristóbal in Biscay, Basque Country.

The placename is composed of alto ‘high’ and mira ‘viewpoint, watchtower’.

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


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Where is the Altamira family from?

You can see how Altamira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altamira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Altamira families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altamira's in USA. New York had the highest population of Altamira families in 1920.
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What did your Altamira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altamira. 50% of Altamira men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Altamira 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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Altamira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Altamira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altamira 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Altamira. 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 14 military records available for the last name Altamira. For the veterans among your Altamira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altamira lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Altamira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Altamira in 1970 was 20, and 44 in 2003.

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