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Altland Family History

Altland Surname Meaning

German: name composed of elements meaning ‘old’ + ‘land’. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Altland family from?

You can see how Altland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Altland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Altland families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Altland's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Altland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altland 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 Altland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altland. 36% of Altland men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Altland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altland were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Altland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Altland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altland 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Altland. 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 738 military records available for the last name Altland. For the veterans among your Altland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altland lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Altland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Altland in 1943 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altland 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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