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Altstadt Name Meaning

German or Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone living in the old quarter of a city literally ‘old city’ or a habitational name from a place called Altstadt as for example in Brandenburg.

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


Similar surnames: Neustadt, Alstad, Balstad, Elstad, Lystad, Magstadt, Altmann

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Where is the Altstadt family from?

You can see how Altstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altstadt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altstadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Altstadt families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Altstadt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Altstadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altstadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altstadt. 30% of Altstadt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%
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Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Altstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altstadt 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Altstadt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Altstadt. For the veterans among your Altstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altstadt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Altstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Altstadt in 1964 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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