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Altherr Family History

Altherr Surname Meaning

Swiss German and South German: literally ‘old master’ hence a name for an older person of high status as distinguished from a younger member of his family; or a metonymic occupational name for a servant in the retinue of such a person.

Habitational name from a place so called near Leipzig.

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


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Where is the Altherr family from?

You can see how Altherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altherr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Altherr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Altherr families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Altherr's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Altherr families in 1880.
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What did your Altherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Altherr. 42% of Altherr men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Wood Cutter
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

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Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Altherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altherr 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Altherr. 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 613 military records available for the last name Altherr. For the veterans among your Altherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altherr lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Altherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Altherr in 1960 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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