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Altimore Family History

Altimore 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: Baltimore, Altomare, Mattimore, Atmore, Gallimore, Altimari

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Where is the Altimore family from?

You can see how Altimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altimore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Altimore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Altimore families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Altimore's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Altimore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altimore 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 Altimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altimore. 27% of Altimore men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Altimore women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altimore were Labor and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Altimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Altimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altimore 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Altimore. 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 83 military records available for the last name Altimore. For the veterans among your Altimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altimore lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Altimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Altimore in 1951 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Altimore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altimore 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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