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Altepeter Family History

Altepeter Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing epithet denoting ‘Peter the elder’.

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


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Where is the Altepeter family from?

You can see how Altepeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altepeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altepeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Altepeter families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Altepeter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Altepeter families in 1880.
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What did your Altepeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altepeter. 38% of Altepeter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%

What Altepeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Altepeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altepeter 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Altepeter. 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 50 military records available for the last name Altepeter. For the veterans among your Altepeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altepeter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Altepeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Altepeter in 1964 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altepeter 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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