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Altshul Family History

Altshul 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: Altschul, Altshuler, Arthur, Althaus, Thul, Altemus, Althen

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Where is the Altshul family from?

You can see how Altshul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altshul family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altshul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Altshul families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Altshul's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Altshul families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altshul 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 Altshul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altshul. 50% of Altshul men worked as an Executive and 100% of Altshul women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Executive
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Altshul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Altshul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altshul 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Altshul. 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 51 military records available for the last name Altshul. For the veterans among your Altshul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altshul lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2002, in the United States, Altshul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Altshul in 1940 was 63, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altshul 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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