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Altoft Family History

Altoft Surname Meaning

From Altofts (WR Yorks). The place-name is Old English ald ‘old’ + the borrowed word toft ‘homestead curtilage’ in the plural with -es.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Altoft family from?

You can see how Altoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altoft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Altoft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Altoft families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Altoft's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Altoft families in 1891.
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What did your Altoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Altoft. 60% of Altoft men worked as a Farm Labourer and 82% of Altoft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altoft were General Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    60%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Household Duties
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Altoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altoft 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Altoft. 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 181 military records available for the last name Altoft. For the veterans among your Altoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altoft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Altoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Altoft in 1967 was 65, and 68 in 1998.

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