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Altas Family History

Altas 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: Almas, Altes, Altis, Alas, Pallas, Alton, Alam, Alter, Arras, Elias

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Where is the Altas family from?

You can see how Altas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Altas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Altas families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Altas's in USA. California had the highest population of Altas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Altas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altas 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Altas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Altas. For the veterans among your Altas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altas lifespan?

Average Altas life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altas 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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