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Altermott Family History

Altermott 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: Altergott, Altermatt, Mcdermott, Alterman, Clermont, Alterio, Dermott

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Where is the Altermott family from?

You can see how Altermott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altermott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Altermott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Altermott families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Altermott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Altermott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altermott 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 Altermott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altermott. 100% of Altermott 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
    100%

What Altermott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Altermott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altermott 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Altermott. 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 6 military records available for the last name Altermott. For the veterans among your Altermott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altermott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Altermott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Altermott in 1962 was 54, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Altermott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altermott 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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