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Altschuler Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Altschul with the addition of the agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Altshuler, Schuler, Mutschler, Bichler, Ascher, Altschul, Hirschler

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Where is the Altschuler family from?

You can see how Altschuler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altschuler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altschuler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Altschuler families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Altschuler's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Altschuler families in 1880.
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What did your Altschuler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altschuler. 20% of Altschuler men worked as a Salesman and 35% of Altschuler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altschuler were Proprietor and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    35%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Altschuler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altschuler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Altschuler. 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 642 military records available for the last name Altschuler. For the veterans among your Altschuler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altschuler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Altschuler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Altschuler in 1961 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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