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Altizer Family History

Altizer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Althauser: habitational name for someone who lived in a building known as ‘the old house’ or in a place called Althaus(en);

see Althaus.

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


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Where is the Altizer family from?

You can see how Altizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altizer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Altizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Altizer families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Altizer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Altizer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altizer 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 Altizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altizer. 19% of Altizer men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Altizer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altizer were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Altizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altizer 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Altizer. 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 Altizer. For the veterans among your Altizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altizer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Altizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Altizer in 1945 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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