Altensen Family History

Altensen 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: Martensen, Antonsen, Allenson, Stenson, Alsteen, Alterman, Alten, Ellenson, Bensen, Arnesen

38	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
9	Immigration Records
33	Census and Voter Lists
5	Member Trees

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Where is the Altensen family from?

You can see how Altensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Altensen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Altensen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Altensen families in 1920.

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

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Census Record

There are 33 census records available for the last name Altensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altensen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Altensen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Altensen. For the veterans among your Altensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altensen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Altensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Altensen in 1970 was 89, and 23 in 1974.

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Altensen Surname Meaning

Where is the Altensen family from?

What Altensen family records will you find?

What is the average Altensen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Altensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Altensen in 1970 was 89, and 23 in 1974.

Altensen Family History

Altensen Surname Meaning

91 record(s) for Altensen

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What is the average Altensen lifespan?

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Altensen Surname Meaning

91 record(s) for Altensen

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Where is the Altensen family from?

What Altensen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Altensen family history

What is the average Altensen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Altensen family tree

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