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Altstatter Family History

Altstatter 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: Altvater, Altstadt, Glastetter, Latter, Hofstetter, Blatter, Glatter

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Where is the Altstatter family from?

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

There are 56 census records available for the last name Altstatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altstatter 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Altstatter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Altstatter. For the veterans among your Altstatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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