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Altic Family History

Altic Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Altig. Compare Altice and Altis.

In some cases probably also Bosniak (Altić): metronymic from the Bosniak Muslim female personal name Alta, a short form of Altuna derived from Bosnian altun ‘gold’, a loanword from Turkish.

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


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Where is the Altic family from?

You can see how Altic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Altic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Altic families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Altic's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Altic families in 1871.
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What did your Altic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altic. 55% of Altic men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Altic women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Core Maker
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altic 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Altic. 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 405 military records available for the last name Altic. For the veterans among your Altic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altic lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Altic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Altic in 1961 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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