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Altmeyer Family History

Altmeyer Surname Meaning

German: status name for an older steward headman or tenant farmer as distinguished from a younger one.

From Middle High German alt ‘old’ + meier ‘steward headman tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).

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


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Where is the Altmeyer family from?

You can see how Altmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Altmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Altmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Altmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Altmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Altmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altmeyer. 22% of Altmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Altmeyer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altmeyer were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Altmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Altmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altmeyer 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Altmeyer. 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 812 military records available for the last name Altmeyer. For the veterans among your Altmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altmeyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Altmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Altmeyer in 1956 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altmeyer 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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