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Altier Family History

Altier Surname Meaning

Altered form of Italian Altieri a cognate of 2 below. French: variant of Authier.

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


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Where is the Altier family from?

You can see how Altier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Altier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Altier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Altier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Altier families in 1911.
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What did your Altier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altier. 30% of Altier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Altier women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Candy Vender
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Altier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altier 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Altier. 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 348 military records available for the last name Altier. For the veterans among your Altier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altier lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Altier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Altier in 1942 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Altier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altier 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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