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Alterwitz Family History

Alterwitz 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: Gerwitz, Altergott, Alteri, Alterio, Altermatt, Albert, Alter

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Where is the Alterwitz family from?

You can see how Alterwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alterwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alterwitz family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Alterwitz's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Alterwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alterwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Alterwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alterwitz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Alterwitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Alterwitz. For the veterans among your Alterwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alterwitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Alterwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Alterwitz in 1970 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alterwitz 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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