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Altringer Family History

Altringer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Altringen.

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


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Where is the Altringer family from?

You can see how Altringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altringer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Altringer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Altringer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Altringer families in 1880.
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What did your Altringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altringer. 36% of Altringer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Altringer women worked as a Maid.

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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
    30%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Altringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Altringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altringer 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Altringer. 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 183 military records available for the last name Altringer. For the veterans among your Altringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altringer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Altringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Altringer in 1953 was 65, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altringer 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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