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Alesta Family History

Alesta Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kalista, Cuesta, Testa, Ales, Balestra, Asta, Cresta, Festa, Kresta

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Where is the Alesta family from?

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

There are 30 census records available for the last name Alesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alesta 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Alesta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Alesta. For the veterans among your Alesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alesta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alesta 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alesta

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