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Altamura Family History

Altamura Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Apulia): habitational name from a place called Altamura near Bari.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Altamura family from?

You can see how Altamura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altamura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Altamura families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Altamura's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Altamura families in 1920.
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What did your Altamura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altamura. 63% of Altamura men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Altamura women worked as a Bench Hand.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Cabinet Maker
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Altamura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altamura 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Altamura. 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 110 military records available for the last name Altamura. For the veterans among your Altamura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altamura lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Altamura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Altamura in 1963 was 66, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altamura 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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