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Alteri Family History

Alteri Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of either Alterio or Altero which is a variant of Alterio or based on Italian altero ‘proud’.

Alternatively, a variant of Altieri.

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


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Where is the Alteri family from?

You can see how Alteri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alteri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Alteri families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Alteri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alteri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alteri 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 Alteri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alteri. 34% of Alteri men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Alteri women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alteri were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Alteri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Alteri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alteri 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Alteri. 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 131 military records available for the last name Alteri. For the veterans among your Alteri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alteri lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Alteri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alteri in 1954 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alteri 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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