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Altstadter Family History

Altstadter 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: Altstadt, Altvater, Neustadter, Stadler, Stader, Alstad, Stater

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Where is the Altstadter family from?

You can see how Altstadter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altstadter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Altstadter family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altstadter's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Altstadter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Altstadter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altstadter 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Altstadter. 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 72 military records available for the last name Altstadter. For the veterans among your Altstadter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altstadter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Altstadter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Altstadter in 1970 was 79, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altstadter 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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