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Alterio Family History

Alterio Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Alterio a variant of Altieri.

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


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Where is the Alterio family from?

You can see how Alterio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alterio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Alterio families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Alterio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alterio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alterio 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 Alterio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alterio. 54% of Alterio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alterio women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    54%
  • Bricklayer Helper
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Alterio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Alterio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alterio 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Alterio. 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 110 military records available for the last name Alterio. For the veterans among your Alterio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alterio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alterio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Alterio in 1963 was 81, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alterio 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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