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Altenburg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Altenburg literally ‘old fort’ generally denoting the site of a Roman fort or prehistoric earthwork.

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


Similar surnames: Ellenberg, Wittenburg, Altenburger, Oldenburg, Altendorf, Rutenberg

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Where is the Altenburg family from?

You can see how Altenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altenburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Altenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Altenburg families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Altenburg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Altenburg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Altenburg. 100% of Altenburg men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Altenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altenburg 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Altenburg. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Altenburg. For the veterans among your Altenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altenburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Altenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Altenburg in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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