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Alte Family History

Alte 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: Alter, Ante, Alten, Ale, Apte, Altes, Alt, Alme, Alto, Aloe

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Where is the Alte family from?

You can see how Alte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Alte families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alte's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Alte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alte 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 Alte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alte. 43% of Alte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alte 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Alte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alte 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Alte. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Alte. For the veterans among your Alte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Alte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alte in 1965 was 47, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alte 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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