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Almstead Family History

Almstead 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: Olmstead, Armstead, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Alstad, Bumstead

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Where is the Almstead family from?

You can see how Almstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Almstead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Almstead family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Almstead's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Almstead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Almstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almstead. 20% of Almstead men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Almstead women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almstead were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Almstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Almstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almstead 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Almstead. 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 308 military records available for the last name Almstead. For the veterans among your Almstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almstead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Almstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Almstead in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Almstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almstead 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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