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Altendorf Family History

Altendorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places in Germany Austria and Switzerland named Altendorf (literally ‘old village’).

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


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Where is the Altendorf family from?

You can see how Altendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Altendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Altendorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Altendorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Altendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altendorf 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 Altendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altendorf. 25% of Altendorf men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Altendorf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altendorf were New Worker and Farming.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Altendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altendorf 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Altendorf. 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 608 military records available for the last name Altendorf. For the veterans among your Altendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Altendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Altendorf in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altendorf 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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