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Allestad Family History

Allestad 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: Kallestad, Ellestad, Hillestad, Hatlestad, Ulvestad, Alstad, Allerton

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Where is the Allestad family from?

You can see how Allestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Allestad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Allestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Allestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allestad 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 35 census records available for the last name Allestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allestad 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Allestad. 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 4 military records available for the last name Allestad. For the veterans among your Allestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allestad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Allestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Allestad in 1969 was 68, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allestad 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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