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Altree Family History

Altree Surname Meaning

variant of Hawtrey.alternatively perhaps a variant of Awdry (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Altree family from?

You can see how Altree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Altree families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Altree families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Altree's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Altree families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altree 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 Altree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altree. 43% of Altree men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Altree women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altree were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Loader
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Altree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altree 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Altree. 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 217 military records available for the last name Altree. For the veterans among your Altree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altree lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Altree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Altree in 1961 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altree 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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