Altenau Family History

Altenau 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: Alten, Lienau, Allen, Alton, Alter, Buteau, Alden, Alleman, Almen, Alterman

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66	Military Records
43	Immigration Records
222	Census and Voter Lists
651	Member Trees

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Where is the Altenau family from?

You can see how Altenau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altenau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Altenau family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Altenau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Altenau families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altenau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Altenau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altenau.

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What Altenau family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 222 census records available for the last name Altenau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altenau census 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Altenau. 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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Military Records

There are 66 military records available for the last name Altenau. For the veterans among your Altenau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altenau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Altenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Altenau in 1961 was 62, and 95 in 2003.

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Altenau Surname Meaning

Where is the Altenau family from?

What did your Altenau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altenau.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Secretary

100%

What Altenau family records will you find?

What is the average Altenau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Altenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Altenau in 1961 was 62, and 95 in 2003.

Altenau Family History

Altenau Surname Meaning

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Altenau Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Altenau

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Where is the Altenau family from?

What did your Altenau ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Altenau family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Altenau family history

What is the average Altenau lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Altenau family tree

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