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Altum Family History

Altum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Altom.

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


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Where is the Altum family from?

You can see how Altum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Altum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Altum families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Altum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Altum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altum 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 Altum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altum. 45% of Altum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Altum women worked as a Housework.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Stature Molding
    12%
  • Maintenance
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Altum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Altum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altum 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Altum. 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 292 military records available for the last name Altum. For the veterans among your Altum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altum lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Altum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Altum in 1957 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Altum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Altum 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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