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Altes Family History

Altes Surname Meaning

German: probably an inflected form of Alt.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Alte + the genitive ending -s.

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


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Where is the Altes family from?

You can see how Altes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Altes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Altes families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Altes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Altes families in 1891.
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What did your Altes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Altes. 100% of Altes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 325 immigration records available for the last name Altes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Altes. For the veterans among your Altes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Altes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Altes in 1946 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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