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Altfeld Family History

Altfeld 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: Mattfeld, Alter, Feld, Saalfeld, Alfred, Allred, Hatfield, Hosfeld

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Where is the Altfeld family from?

You can see how Altfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Altfeld families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Altfeld's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Altfeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altfeld 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 Altfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altfeld. 72% of Altfeld men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Altfeld women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Altfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Altfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altfeld 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Altfeld. 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 131 military records available for the last name Altfeld. For the veterans among your Altfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Altfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Altfeld in 1964 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altfeld 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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