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Altmeyer Name 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 ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Neumeyer, Kallmeyer, Meyer, Holtmeyer, Kammeyer, Homeyer, Dallmeyer

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Altmeyer Family Origin

Where is the Altmeyer family from?

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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 the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Altmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Altmeyer's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Altmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Altmeyer Family Occupations

What did your Altmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Laborer, Clerk In Store and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Altmeyer. The most common Altmeyer occupation in the USA was Laborer. 20% of Altmeyer's were Laborers. A less common occupation for the Altmeyer family was Barkeeper.

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  • Laborer

    20%

  • Clerk In Store

    10%

  • Farmer

    10%

  • Barkeeper

    5%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Altmeyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Altmeyer Historical Records

What Altmeyer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Altmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altmeyercensus records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

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 Card

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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Altmeyer Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Altmeyer

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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