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Althouse Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Althaus .

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


Similar surnames: Allshouse, Holthouse, Outhouse, Bolthouse, Strouse, Althaus, Newhouse

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Where is the Althouse family from?

You can see how Althouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Althouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Althouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Althouse families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Althouse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Althouse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Althouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Althouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Althouse. 89% of Althouse 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
    89%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Althouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Althouse 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Althouse. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Althouse. For the veterans among your Althouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Althouse lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Althouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Althouse in 1955 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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