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Altamirano Family History

Altamirano Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Altamira (see Altamira).

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


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Where is the Altamirano family from?

You can see how Altamirano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altamirano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altamirano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Altamirano families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Altamirano's in USA. California had the highest population of Altamirano families in 1880.
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What did your Altamirano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altamirano. 60% of Altamirano men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Track Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Altamirano. 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 409 military records available for the last name Altamirano. For the veterans among your Altamirano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altamirano lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Altamirano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Altamirano in 1950 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altamirano 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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