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Althof Family History

Althof 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: Althoff, Alton, Altom, Kalthoff, Amthor, Althen, Olthoff, Alto

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Where is the Althof family from?

You can see how Althof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Althof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Althof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Althof families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Althof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Althof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Althof 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 Althof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Althof. 37% of Althof men worked as a Farm Operator and 60% of Althof women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Althof were Plumber and Farmer.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Althof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Althof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Althof 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Althof. 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 390 military records available for the last name Althof. For the veterans among your Althof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Althof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Althof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Althof in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Althof 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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