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Altkrug Family History

Altkrug 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: Alter, Krug, Althaus, Altemus, Altig, Alberg, Altimus, Alteri

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Where is the Altkrug family from?

You can see how Altkrug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altkrug family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altkrug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Altkrug families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Altkrug's in USA. New York had the highest population of Altkrug families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Altkrug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altkrug 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Altkrug. 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 Altkrug. For the veterans among your Altkrug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altkrug lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Altkrug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Altkrug in 1957 was 55, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altkrug 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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