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Altland Name Meaning

German: name composed of elements meaning ‘old’ + ‘land’. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Altmann, Calland, Ackland, Ulland, Ritland, Hetland, Watland, Erland

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Where is the Altland family from?

You can see how Altland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Altland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Altland family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Altland's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Altland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Altland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Altland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Altland. 36% of Altland men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Altland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Altland were Carpenter and Laborer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Altland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altland 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Altland. 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 738 military records available for the last name Altland. For the veterans among your Altland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Altland lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Altland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Altland in 1943 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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