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Altavilla Family History

Altavilla Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): of Norman origin an Italianized form of Hauteville (see Havill).

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


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Where is the Altavilla family from?

You can see how Altavilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altavilla family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Altavilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Altavilla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Altavilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Altavilla families in 1920.
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What did your Altavilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altavilla. 55% of Altavilla men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Altavilla women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altavilla were Shoe Worker and Winder.

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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
    55%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Commercial Fisherman
    14%
  • Shoe Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Winder
    25%

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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Altavilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altavilla 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Altavilla. 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 130 military records available for the last name Altavilla. For the veterans among your Altavilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altavilla lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Altavilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Altavilla in 1950 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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