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Althe Family History

Althe 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: Althen, Alton, Alter, Athy, Anthes, Astle, Blythe, Barthe, Altom

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Where is the Althe family from?

You can see how Althe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Althe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Althe family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Althe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Althe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Althe 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 33 census records available for the last name Althe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Althe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Althe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Althe. For the veterans among your Althe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Althe lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Althe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Althe in 1977 was 64, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Althe 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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